USA closes out group play with win over Fratello, Ukraine

The U.S. national team eventually pulled away to win it and finish pool play unbeaten, getting 17 points from James Harden and 14 from Stephen Curry in a 95-71 victory Thursday at the Basketball World Cup.

Anthony Davis finished with 12 points for the Americans, who will face Mexico on Saturday night in the round of 16. The Mexicans finished fourth in Group D.

The Americans were never in any danger of losing in the second half after seizing control just before halftime against a methodical Ukraine team coached by former NBA coach Mike Fratello.