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Plus: Elite athletes and surprising winning streaks

Today's rundown:

  • USA qualifies after a close call āš½ļø

  • Luka showed out once again šŸ”„

  • Steelers hold off the Colts šŸˆ

  • Bol Bol been a beast ā›¹ļø

  • Is the Beam Team here to stay?šŸ’”

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USA! USA! USA!

After beating Iran 1-0 on Tuesday, they now advance to the round of 16.

All I know isā€¦ Christain Pulisic left it all out for his country forreal.

The U.S. star scored the only goal of the game but took a huge hit while doing so. He was taken out at halftime with an abdominal injury after colliding with Iranā€™s goalie.

I will sayā€” during the second half, Iran tried to turn things up a notchā€¦but not enough. It had nothing on the United Statesā€™ defense.

Even with the game winding down, Iran was this close to tying the game up.

Shoutout Walker Zimmerman for clearing the ball right as it was headed for the goal. That man really swooped in and saved the day.

If Iran even tied the game there 1-1, it would've been the end of the road for the United States.

Luckily, the U.S. isnā€™t packing their bags just yet. Now, theyā€™ll get ready to face the Netherlands on Saturday.

Letā€™s talk about Luka!

In Tuesdayā€™s game against the Warriors, he was on fire. Nothinā€™ new though.

The Mavs star helped the team to their 116-113 win, putting up 41 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists.

Luka is now the 6th player in NBA history to have 5+ 40-point triple-doubles. Oscar Robertson, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Wilt Chamberlain, and LeBron James are the other elite players on that list.

Heā€™s only 23 but, somehow, both Luka and Dirk Nowitzki now have the same number of career 40 point games. Crazy, but true.

It was a good matchup between two of the best point guards in the league, but Golden State couldn't close it out in the last seconds.

Steph traveled during a final play to try and take the lead, and then Klay missed his shot with 4 seconds left to try and tie. Tough.

Playing against Luka ainā€™t that easy is it, Splash Bros?

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Monday night, the Steelers came out on top against the Colts with the 24-17 victory.

The Steelers came into the game commanding, only for one of their most important players to face an injury in the second half.

The team lost Najee Harris at halftime to an abdominal injury. He had a strong start with 35 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries.

After he left the game, fellow running backs Anthony McFarland and Benny Snell stepped up to the plate.

But if we really wanna talk about stepping upā€“that goes to Kenny Pickett. He led Pittsburgh's offense in the first half, completing passes to seven different teammates.

The rookie was on full display.

Bol Bol is ballin out!

Bolā€™s been able to unveil a lot more to us in Orlando, after being in the shadows in Denver.

So far this season, heā€™s averaged 13.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2 blocks.

Heā€™s been doing his thang for the Magic and his fellow teammate, Paolo, can agree. The former No. 1 pick says the 7ā€™2 center is a freak of nature.

You need a layup? Too easy. A dunk? Say less. Rebounds? Slight work.

Considering his height and frame, he can control the ball well with a silky touch and smooth footwork.

Many have drawn comparisons between him and the prospect, Victor Wembanyama. Who would you take?

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Alright, so how we feelinā€™ about this Beam Team?

Last month, the Kings started a new thing: lighting a huge purple beam from their arena after every win, both home and away.

Chants of ā€œlight the beamā€ have become so popular for their fans over the past month. The Kings even recently filed a trademark for the term ā€œbeamteamā€.

I can't lie, they were really on a roll. After winning six games in a row for the first time in 18 years, Iā€™d be pretty hype too if that was my team.

You can't deny the stats ā€“ they are top 3 in offensive ratings in the NBA right now.

Deā€™Aaron Fox has been dynamic this season, and with the addition of Sabonis and Kevin Huerter, a fresh new energy has been brought to SacTown.

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