- Americans hold on for 98-92 victory over Boomers
- US bench is the difference in Abu Dhabi exhibition
USA survived a spirited effort from Australia for a 98-92 win in a pre-Olympics showcase in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
Patty Mills connected on a three-pointer from the left wing and pulled the Boomers within six, 86-80, during an 0-for-7 shooting stretch for Team USA. But after Australia missed a three and two point-blank tries to cut the lead further, Tyrese Haliburton connected on corner threes on consecutive possessions for a 92-80 advantage that effectively sealed the game.
