A smothering defensive effort and balanced scoring propelled the USA (7-1) to an important 78-48 road victory over Panama Monday night in Panama City, Panama.

Hear from USA head coach Jeff Van Gundy, as well as Henry Ellenson, Reggie Hearn and Ben Moore.

Here are the things to know about Monday's USA-Panama FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifying game.

Hear from USA head coach Jeff Van Gundy, as well as Frank Mason, Jameel Warney and Derrick White.

Taking control right from the start, the USA (6-1) rolled to a convincing 114-57 victory over Uruguay (4-3) in both team's opening game of the FIBA World Cup Qualifying second round.

Here are the things to know about Friday's USA-Uruguay FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifying game.