Chauncey Billups (right), shown here during the 2009-10 NBA season, scored 12 points for Team USA on Saturday (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Team USA started well in the world championships, defeating Croatia 106-78 in Istanbul.
We look at the Americans’ victory in today’s morning links, which also include a look at parking at Amway Center.
Here we go:
1. Parking at Orlando Magic’s new Amway Center plentiful, not cheap, Orlando Sentinel, Dan Tracy
The Buzz: There are about 7,400 parking spots within a five-minute walk of the new arena.
2. U.S. defense, perimeter shooting lead rout of Croatia, NBA.com, John Schuhmann
The Buzz: Schuhmann discusses Team USA’s opening-game victory.
3. Gordon impresses, helps U.S. by Croatia, ESPN.com, Chris Sheridan Continue reading Top Magic and NBA news: Sunday, August 29 »
The Buzz: Eric Gordon played well for the American team.
