MADRID (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 15 points and the United States overcame a poor shooting start and early nerves to beat Lithuania 77-61 Saturday in a warmup for the basketball world championship.
The U.S. trailed 15-7 after shooting 3 of 21 and making six turnovers in the first period.
The Americans regained their composure against an equally poor-shooting opponent, taking the lead for good at 50-49 near the end of the third period. It was part of a 17-0 run led by Russell Westbrook and Eric Gordon.
Linas Kleiza scored 12 points for Lithuania.
The U.S. plays defending world champion Spain on Sunday.