On Tuesday afternoon, Finland simply didn't belong on the same basketball court as the United States, who stormed out to an early lead and finished the rout with a 59-point victory, one that left little doubt about the strength and depth of the U.S. roster.
But during a game in which there was no true standout performer, DeMarcus Cousins' effort stood out in a big way.
Granted, "Boogie" was not the best player on the court.
That honor would have to go to Anthony Davis (17 points, four rebounds and an assist), James Harden (nine points, three rebounds, three assists, four steals and a block) or Klay Thompson (18 points, one rebound and two steals). Take your pick, as there are legitimate reasons for each of the three.
The defense also shined, forcing 31 turnovers and holding Finland to a putrid two points and no field-goal attempts during a dominant second-quarter performance.
So, you might ask why did Cousins stand out on such a night?
It's a legitimate question, as the big man who plays his NBA ball with the Sacramento Kings finished the game with ni ...
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