Team USA blew out Angola, 121-66, during their game in the Final 16 knockout stage of the FIBA World Championship in Istanbul.

The Americans jumped to a 29-9 lead at the end of the first quarter and they did not look back.

Team USA has been scrutinized by the press for sub par performances against Brazil.

Entering the game, head coach Mike Krzyzewski cautioned the team about the tournament’s format.

“The World Championships are different than anything our players see in the pros because it is not a best-of-seven,” said Krzyzewski in an interview before the game. “It's one shot. It's a 40-minute game instead of 48. You have to be ready to go right away. You can't ease yourself into a game. Sometimes that doesn't work, and when it doesn't work, the teams are of such quality that they can beat you.”

The team responded.

Chauncey Billups led with 19 points and Kevin Durant, Eric Gordon, and Rudy Gay each had 17 apiece. The team shot nearly 48 percent from the three-point strip at 18-for-38.