Team USA had a pretty tough opponent Wednesday night. As the men’s basketball team took on Australia, it was clear that the Aussies weren’t going to let them get an easy win. Australia had the lead at halftime, with 54-49. In the second half when Knicks player, Carmelo Anthony, shined and showed why he was a pick for Team USA.
In his fourth Olympic game appearance, Anthony dropped nine three-pointers bringing him to 31 points scored during the game. Thanks to his dynamic performance on the court,http://www.nola.com/olympics/index.ssf/2016/08/rio_2016_carmelo_anthony_most.html#incart_m-rpt-2” target=”_blank”> Melo is now Team USA’s all-time leading scorer in Olympic history.
Prior to Wednesday’s game, Lebron James held the record. This isn’t the only Olympic games milestone for Anthony. He is also second most all-time Olympic rebounder and holds the record for scoring more than 30 points in an Olympic game.
Twitter rallied around Melo to celebrate his record-breaking achievement
Give the ball to Melo and get out the way
— Devin Booker (@DevinBook) August 10, 2016
@carmeloanthony is the best international player of all time!
— Tyson Chandler (@tysonchandler) August 10, 2016
Congratulations, @carmeloanthony #USA #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/Y75pHzDhQs
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 10, 2016
ICYMI: Carmelo Anthony rewrote the history book last night vs. Australia.
Anthony: 31 Pts, 8 Reb, 9-15 3Pt FG pic.twitter.com/MgWi7ge8YN
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) August 11, 2016
Congratulations to Carmelo Anthony and Team USA! Good luck on bringing home the Gold.
