How Celtics players fared in Team USA’s pre-Olympic victory over Germany originally appeared in NBC Sports Boston
The United States men’s national basketball team wrapped up its pre-2024 Summer Olympics schedule on Monday with an exhibition victory over Germany in London.
The US team got a good test from the Germans, who overcame an early deficit to make the game very competitive in the second half. Germany even led 75-71 with seven minutes left in the fourth quarter, but the United States closed strong to secure a 92-88 victory. LeBron James dominated offensively in the final minutes.
The Americans’ starting lineup featured James, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid, Devin Booker and Jrue Holiday.
Holiday is one of three Celtics players on the Olympic team, along with Jayson Tatum and Derrick White. Holiday and Tatum are on the Olympic roster for the second time. White is in this for the first time.
Team USA’s next game is yours first group stage game against Serbia at the Paris Olympics in 2024. That matchup is set for July 28 at 11:15 a.m. ET on NBC.
See how the three Celtics players fared against Germany.
Jayson Tatum
Tatum played 14 minutes and scored four points on 2-of-6 shooting. He didn’t attempt a single 3-pointer, which was a bit surprising. Tatum also grabbed six rebounds – only Anthony Davis (seven) and Joel Embiid (eight) had more – and recorded an assist and a steal.
Tatum Highlights:
Jrue Vacation
Holiday was one of the starting point guards and opened the game with high speed on the field. He scored eight points on 3-for-3 shooting in the first five minutes.
Holiday finished with 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting to go along with six rebounds, three assists and a block in 12 minutes. It was the kind of all-around performance we’ve come to expect from the two-time NBA champion.
Holiday Highlights:
Derrick White
White also played 14 minutes. He missed both shot attempts, but made two free throws to finish with two points. White also recorded a steal and played excellent perimeter defense. Curry and White were the only players on the US team who did not commit a single turnover.
