Basketball - FIBA World Cup - Classification Games 7-8 - United States v Poland - Wukesong Sport Arena, Beijing, China - September 14, 2019 Khris Middleton of the U.S. in action with Poland's Damian Kulig REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
BEIJING (Reuters) - The U.S. cruised to a 87-74 win over Poland to finish seventh at the FIBA Basketball World Cup on Saturday, putting the seal on the worst-ever performance for the Americans at the tournament.
With the Boston Celtics trio of Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart sitting out, the USA hit eight of 13 three-pointers to lead by 17 at the half.
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