In place of Team USA's game against Japan on Thursday, there was a one-man dunk contest in Shanghai featuring Jaylen Brown. After barely playing in the win over Turkey, the Celtics wing finished with 20 points on 9 of 15 shooting in Team USA's 98-45 win. He also had seven rebounds and two steals in 22 minutes.
Kemba Walker finished second on the team in scoring with 15 points. He went 5-for-11 from the field and had eight assists in 21 minutes.
Marcus Smart (strained quad) and Jayson Tatum (sprained ankle) did not play against Japan.
