U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball Team Leaders Through Two Games

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The U.S. Men bounced back from their surprising defeat to France to handily dispatch of Iran 120-66 this morning. Here's a look at who has led the U.S. in points, rebounds and assists through their first two games:

 PlayerTeamPer Game
PointsDamian LillardPortland Trail Blazers16.0
ReboundsJrue HolidayMilwaukee Bucks5.5
AssistsZach LevineChicago Bulls5.5

Some notes:
  • Lillard and Kevin Durant are the only U.S. players to score in double figures in each of the U.S.'s first two games. 
  • Bam Adebayo had ten rebounds against France, but none against Iran.
  • Jerami Grant was the only U.S. player not to see action in both games sitting out against France.
  • The U.S. had 34 assists against Iran after getting just 23 against France.
  • Eight of the twelve players on the U.S. roster have scored in double figures in at least one of the first two games.

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