"With one game under their belt, it's clear Kerr didn't undersell Brooklyn's two stars. It's a celebratory moment for an organization that went all-in on Bridges and Johnson after Kevin Durant requested a trade to the Phoenix Suns last season. The pair of franchise cornerstones combined for 29 points on 13-of-19 shooting from the field in Team USA's 117-74 blowout victory over Puerto Rico in an exhibition game on Monday in Las Vegas."
"Bridges earned the start in the Showcase opener alongside Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards, Pelicans All-Star Brandon Ingram and reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson Jr. The Nets' star made an impact on both ends of the floor, tallying 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting to go with three steals on the night."
Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson combined for 29 points on 13-of-19 shooting in Team USA's 117-74 exhibition victory over Puerto Rico in Las Vegas. Bridges started alongside Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, Brandon Ingram and Jaren Jackson Jr., scoring 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting and recording three steals while making multiple transition and interception plays. Team USA outscored Puerto Rico by 30 points during Bridges' 24 minutes. Johnson, who signed a four-year, $94.5 million extension this offseason, scored 15 points off the bench on 7-of-10 shooting, tying Edwards for a team-high among reserves and providing easy transition buckets.
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