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Team World Beats Team Africa in 2017 NBA Africa Game

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Updated7 hours ago on April 24, 2024

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Chalk up another win for Team World.

Saturday’s 2017 NBA Africa Game was the second straight win for Team World, pushing them to 2-0 over Team Africa.

Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown lead the way for the World team with 15 points, three rebounds, and three assists. New Orleans Pelicans big man DeMarcus Cousins had 11 points to go along with 10 rebounds and two assists, while Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry scored 13 points in addition to seven rebounds and five assists.

Team Africa was led by Victor Oladipo and Emmanuel Mudiay. Oladipo scored 28 points along with nine rebounds, five assists, and a steal. Mudiay had 22 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds.

Source: Dane Carbaugh of NBC Sports