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Derrick Rose and the 2010 USA Basketball Men’s National Team beat China in their first battle against an international team.

The teams played in a scrimmage, with four 10-minute quarters and the scoreboard was reset at the start of each quarter. The U.S won the first three quarters, including an impressive victory, 35-8, in the third quarter. But in the fourth period they fell short by a single point.

Derrick Rose helped the team to victory by scoring 12 points and dishing out 2 assists. Danny Granger was the leading scorer with 22 points, while Eric Gordon and Kevin Durant pitched with 15 and 14 points respectively. 

Coach K likes what he's seeing out of Rose thus far, but he wants Rose to give it all he's got.  

“He’s been good, especially with his ball pressure,” commented Krzyzewski. “All of these guys sacrifice their egos to be on here, but we don’t want them to lose their egos. When he’s in the game, we want him to have a Bulls ego rather than just trying to fit in. That’s a little bit of a process. 

“I can remember talking to Chris Paul and Deron Williams, two pretty good players,” Krzyzewski continued. “They came off the bench [in the 2008 Olympics] and played well, but not playing like they could. We would tell them to use their Hornets and Jazz egos. That’s what we’re trying to help these guys with. Not only do we need to pick a team, but they need to develop into a team.” 

When Rose was asked about his chances of making the team he was confident that he would make the cut.

“I think I should make it,” said Rose. “I think I’ve proven myself a little bit, although I still have more work to do. But that’s why I love this game, nothing is given to you.”