Team USA saved its best for late, turning a five-point halftime lead into a second-half blowout, as the Americans cruised late for a 112-86 win over Puerto Rico in their final exhibition before heading to Spain.
Steph Curry led the way with a game-high 20 points, and his USA side overcame an early Puerto Rico gut punch before putting the locks on in the second half. Team USA will play its final exhibition Aug. 26 against Slovenia in Spain.
Once again, Team USA's depth was on display, as seven players finished in double figures and the team pulled away from Puerto Rico with a dominating 60-39 second half scoreline.
The health of Derrick Rose remained a hot topic after he sat out of Wednesday's exhibition, but the Chicago Bulls guard returned to the floor Friday. He didn't start and played sparingly, but was a menace defensively and dished a couple of pretty assists to open shooters.
Rose sat out late in the game, but Sam Smith of Bulls.com sees that as more proof that he's cleared for Spain:
Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau, a Team USA assistant, was impressed with Rose's play ...
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