MIES (Switzerland) - The USA Basketball E-National Team rolled to glory in the Season 3 eFIBA World Finals, running roughshod over everyone in their path.
It marked the second straight time the Americans captured the crown.
USA swept past Portugal, Algeria and Saudi Arabia in pool play and then defeated the hosts Philippines in the Semi-Finals in two games, winning 67-46 and 73-60, to reach the Final.
With Türkiye standing between the USA and a second consecutive championship following their pulsating 2-1 Semi-Final win over Portugal, USA coach Lance Sessions and his team consisting of CB13, Dawsix, Seese and JohhnyRed, and newcomers Mama Im Dat Man and Krazy, prevailed 71-62 in Game 1 of the Final. Mama Im Dat Man and CB13 combined for 44 of the USA's 71 points.
In Game 2, Türkiye trailed just 49-45 early in the fourth quarter, but Krazy, Mama Im Dat Man and CB13 turned on the style as the USA went on a 22-6 run for a title-clinching 71-55 triumph.
Portugal defeated Philippines, 2-1, to clinch third place. Philippines won Game 1, 56-51, only for the Portuguese to strike back with a 57-45 Game 2 triumph and a 48-46 Game 3 victory.
After USA, Türkiye, Portugal and Philippines at the eFIBA World Finals, there was fifth-placed Saudi Arabia, sixth-placed Algeria, seventh-placed Brazil and eighth-placed New Zealand.
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