After receiving a hero’s welcome upon their arrival in Abu Dhabi, Team USA basketball was eager to play an exhibition game against rival teams. Superstars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant are on the team. A traditional dance was performed by a group of local artists at the team’s hotel.

One of the highlights was when Stephen Curry saw a real falcon, the UAE’s national symbol, and was obviously in awe of it. Curry even got to hold the magnificent bird, adding a special touch to the cordial welcome.

After a stunning comeback victory over Canada, Team USA is on a high. Following a double-digit hole early on, the team shown its talent and resiliency.

With 13 points and three rebounds off the bench, Anthony Edwards led all scorers. Jrue Holiday contributed 11 points, and Stephen Curry contributed 12. Anthony Davis, who recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds, also had a big influence.

As part of their preparation for their Olympic group, the team will play two exhibition matches in Abu Dhabi: one against Australia and the other against Serbia. Both games should be entertaining.

Team USA will play their Olympic group stage matches in France, starting with Serbia, going on to South Sudan, and finishing with Puerto Rico.Basketball fans everywhere are excited to watch how Team USA performs on its path to Olympic success, especially with such a stellar roster and a difficult schedule of games ahead of them.