With Team USA throttling lesser foes while presumptive threats Spain and France appear shockingly meek, Wednesday's meeting between the U.S. and Australia suddenly looms large. It'll be the first (and possibly last) time Team USA faces a worthy challenger.
Because if Australia can't put up a fight, there may not be another team that can.
The Americans have amassed a gaudy 50.5-point average margin of victory after two laughers against China and Venezuela, solidifying their status as overwhelming favorites. When even halfway engaged, Team USA's defense chokes passing lanes and consumes ball-handlers. Against both its first two opponents, the U.