'Durant Scores 23 Points' US Men's Basketball Defeats Australia to Advance to Finals
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The "NBA star squad," the United States men's basketball team, has advanced to the final of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
On the 5th, the United States defeated Australia 97-78 by 19 points in the men's basketball semifinals held at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan, securing a spot in the final.
Team leader Kevin Durant delivered a stellar performance with 23 points and 9 rebounds. Devin Booker also contributed significantly with 20 points.
The United States will compete for the championship on the 7th against the winner of the Slovenia-France semifinal, which will take place the same evening.
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The United States aims for its fourth consecutive gold medal following victories in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio de Janeiro 2016.
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