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LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 7: (EDITORS NOTE: Dunk sequence 2 of 6) Anthony Edwards #10 of the Senior Men's National Team drives to the basket during the 2023 FIBA World Cup exhibition game against the Puerto Rican National Team on August 7, 2023 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images

With the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup just a few weeks away, the United States men's team had its first action in a scrimmage against Puerto Rico on Monday in Las Vegas.

It was close at halftime, with the U.S. leading by just seven points. However, a dominant second half helped Team USA earn a 117-74 victory.

Anthony Edwards and Cameron Johnson led the squad in scoring with 15 points each while Mikal Bridges was right behind them with 14.

USA Basketball @usabasketball

BI sends it back 🚫<br><br>Ant-man throws it down 🔨<br><br>🇺🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USABMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USABMNT</a> <a href="https://t.co/1vbNtOOq1P">pic.twitter.com/1vbNtOOq1P</a>

USA Basketball @usabasketball

Cam takes flight 🛫 <br><br>🇺🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USABMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USABMNT</a> <br>📺 Watch on FS1 <a href="https://t.co/xHBeJkWUDh">pic.twitter.com/xHBeJkWUDh</a>

USA Basketball @usabasketball

Mikal doin' it all<br><br>🇺🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USABMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USABMNT</a><br>📺 FS1 <a href="https://t.co/BzLxfcB5TN">pic.twitter.com/BzLxfcB5TN</a>

Jaren Jackson Jr, Bobby Portis, Jalen Brunson and Brandon Ingram also reached double figures, with Jackson scoring 12 and the latter three each scoring 11.

Puerto Rico's Tremont Waters led all scorers with 17 points while George Conditt IV had 12 and Jordan Howard had 13.

The crowd had some star representation, and others who were not in attendance were showing their appreciation for those representing the U.S. on the national stage.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

KD and Draymond court side at the USA vs. Puerto Rico game 👀 <a href="https://t.co/0QiOQous0f">pic.twitter.com/0QiOQous0f</a>

LeBron James @KingJames

A-R you so COLD man!!! 🫡🙏🏾👑 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamUSA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamUSA</a>🇺🇸

In addition to the famous fans, basketball enthusiasts shared praise for how dominant the U.S. team looked as it inched toward the World Cup.

Max Chark @maxie27

I never thought USA vs Puerto Rico would have a stranglehold on me rn, summer really does it to you <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USABMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USABMNT</a>

Automatic @automaticnba

USA on an 18-0 vs Puerto Rico rn

Hart Nation @JoshHartMuse

USA have beat Puerto Rico with a score of 117-74. Jalen Brunson looked sharp. He was great at getting to the hoop with either hand, facilitating the floor, and as always in the mid range area. USA's next game is Aug. 12th vs Slovenia at 12:30 PM. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USABMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USABMNT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Knicks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Knicks</a> <a href="https://t.co/fIvT3L06kg">pic.twitter.com/fIvT3L06kg</a>

The U.S. will have additional tune-up games against Slovenia and Spain before the tournament games. Both nations are ranked within the Top 10 internationally, with Spain holding the No. 1 ranking.

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