‘Even Iran Won’t Guard Draymond’: Twitter Reacts to Team USA Thrashing Iran in Their Second Game at Tokyo Olympics

Kevin Durant and Team USA are well and truly back! If anybody doubted their intentions at this year’s Tokyo Olympics 2020, their second encounter against the Islamic Republic of Iran was a statement. Utterly dominating the team in red, it was a warning to all the other medal contenders. The match practically finished in the first half itself, with the USA acquiring a monumental 60-30 lead.

The unstoppable force named Damian Lillard

Starting for Gregg Popovich’s side in attack was the ravishing duo of Damian Lillard and Devin Booker. Both these players are key features for their NBA franchises, and possess some of the longest ranges seen in the game. The two were off and running in no time, particularly Lillard. The 31-year-old from California showed just why he is considered one of the league’s best guards.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Basketball – Men – Group A – France v United States – Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan – July 25, 2021. Damian Lillard of the United States in action with Rudy Gobert of France REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Lillard played all over the zone, and sent down multiple deflating threes. Iran had no answer to the attack of Lillard, which is one of the most technically sound attacks in the world. He finished with 21 points on the night. In addition, contrary to the first game against France, Lillard’s teammates also stood up. Irrespective of what the scorecard showed, Kevin Durant was in much better rhythm today. The legendary Brooklyn Nets star was back to influencing how USA’s attack pans out.

It was the perfect culmination to a perfect day for Gregg Popovich and co. The team finished with as many as six scorers in the double digits. What’s even better is the fact that USA scored almost double of what the Iranians managed. The final score read Team USA 120-66 Team Iran.

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Fans ecstatic after Team USA dominates Iran

Following the blank that they drew on the opening night, USA was back to its best form. Fans over the world were waiting to see their side rule the world again, and were delighted with the team’s dominant performance against Iran. USA has kept their Tokyo 2020 Olympics dreams alive, and basketball buffs have reacted. Take a look.

even Iran won’t guard Draymond.

— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) July 28, 2021

Watching team USA clipping Iran 32 points at 1:20 am is giving me “low key ready to go to bed” vibes pic.twitter.com/XG0bVPrG0Q

— Butch Mcrae (@SmooveGuyO) July 28, 2021

If Team USA lose to IRAN tonight… I’m suiting up.

— Cotton Boulevardez (@Shawn_Cotton) July 28, 2021

Team USA 82, Iran 43 and Basketball robot 4

— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) July 28, 2021

Team USA offense exploding against Iran https://t.co/uSSdjVqy9R

— Sam (@S_Scott019) July 28, 2021

Team USA Instructions vs Iran

Bam Adebayo: “Get In Behind”

Everyone Else: *Press Y*

— Couper Moorhead (@CoupNBA) July 28, 2021

When Team USA basketball wins by 54 over Iran https://t.co/mJnhTX6Mfx

— John (@Friar_Faithful) July 28, 2021

Meanwhile, some fans were still dissatisfied and wanted better things from the USA side.

hopefully people dont think tho that this iran win is exactly how every game with team usa should go. them days are over.

— Jamal Cristopher (@Clippers24seven) July 28, 2021

Team USA cooking but it’s Iran so I’m not impressed

— Cochise (@IanLoc_) July 28, 2021

Amazing how the Team USA players are able to pull away from Iran, despite this horrendous coaching

— Quan (@thehalestone) July 28, 2021

Regardless of the external factors, Team USA will be delighted that they got over the line in fine fashion. Next up for Gregg Popovich and co. is Czech Republic, who also beat Iran earlier. Yet, USA will look to keep the momentum going!

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