In the match played as part of the preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the Nigeria Men’s National Basketball Team defeated the USA Men’s National Basketball Team 90-87, which it faced in Las Vegas.
The USA Men’s Basketball Team, which will compete in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, suffered a shock defeat in its first practice match. The USA, which hosts NBA stars such as Kevin Durant, lost 90-87 to the African representative. Gabe Vincent led Nigeria to victory with 21 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists in the game in Las Vegas. Former Fenerbahce Ekpe Udoh had 2 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Durant’s 17 points could not prevent the defeat.