The United States blew out Venezuela 80-45 behind Kyrie Irving and DeMarcus Cousins in a pre-Olympics exhibition Friday night.
It might be just a preseason game with inconsequential results, but real emotions are sure to be on display when LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers play the Miami Heat this weekend.
Playing more the role of distributor, Derrick Rose returned to the court Friday night and provided a lift off the bench to help the United States beat Puerto Rico 112-86 in an exhibition game at Madison Square Garden.
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose practiced fully for Team USA on Thursday afternoon, and intends to play in Friday night's exhibition game against Puerto Rico at Madison Square Garden.
Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose was a last-minute scratch Wednesday night from Team USA's exhibition game against the Dominican Republic at Madison Square Garden.
