At the end of today’s game, the U.S. team usher in Iran, the United States finally beat his opponent 88 to 51; after the game, the Associated Press that the author, from a political perspective, the United States and Iran is a cause for concern to duel But in basketball, would not so attractive.

“For me, this is just a normal game.” Iranian captain Mehdi – Kamulani said.

The first time in the United States and Iran clash in the United States easily won the first lock of the group’s throne. For this game, the U.S. team may not take into account any political factors, they used their team depth and athletic ability take the advantage.

“We’re just playing a game, of course, we respect their basketball team (Iran),” Old Coach K said, “but, in my mind, the game can not be mixed with politics.”

Each match, Kevin – Lufkin a team-high 13 points, Durant contributed 12 points, as the group’s first name, they will encounter in the knockout stages of the first A team ranked No. 4 team.

It is noteworthy that the old K let off the bench early in game, easy win in this match, the U.S. team hit rate as high as 58%, use of opponent’s errors received scores of 23. In Iran, the Ha Dadi had 19 points, Mahdi – Kamulani contributed 14 points.

“Our opponents, but the world’s best team, so although lost, I felt very happy.” Mahdi – Kamulani said.

Although the two are talking about the political differences between the two countries, but still some sitting space in the vicinity of fans, before holding the flag the United States and Iran, and in between the two countries flag is written “peace.”

“We should put aside political considerations,” Tyson – Chandler, said, “We come to this, but play basketball.”

Old Coach K also be exposed for a back, he said he had to go to Iran in the 70’s played for, was to follow the military’s basketball team, and he was full of respect to Iran.
Although the relationship between the two countries is not good, but on the pitch, the two sides and without any struggle. Two teams in the Olympics and world championships have never encountered before, this is the first time. In addition, the United States two years ago, the Iranian national team had also participated in the competition, was invited to participate in NBA summer league.

In order to watch the Iran Istanbul fans pay tribute to the organizing committee even asked the dancers intermittently game can wear the clothes cover the body, because Islam is against women’s bare skin, and local time Wednesday, all dancers wearing trousers.

On the game, the old K and many more feelings, he felt his team beat Brazil in a time when tired, spirit level, level of fatigue than physical. However, after a day of rest, they state is true today, especially in the second half.

“With the game forward, our state has become better and better.” Coach K said the old.

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