{"id":2013519,"date":"2023-08-27T12:05:01","date_gmt":"2023-08-27T16:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/team-usas-reaction-to-new-zealands-haka-dance-goes-viral-before-blow-out-victory\/"},"modified":"2023-08-27T12:07:27","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T16:07:27","slug":"team-usas-reaction-to-new-zealands-haka-dance-goes-viral-before-blow-out-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/team-usas-reaction-to-new-zealands-haka-dance-goes-viral-before-blow-out-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"Team USA&#8217;s response to New Zealand&#8217;s Haka dance goes viral prior to dominant win."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fteam-usas-reaction-to-new-zealands-haka-dance-goes-viral-before-blow-out-victory%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2013519&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>New \u200bZealand&#8217;s Powerful Haka Dance Sets the Stage\u2064 for \u2062Basketball World Cup Clash with Team USA<\/h2>\n<p>In a captivating display of strength and tradition, New Zealand commenced their \u2063Basketball World Cup game \u2064against Team USA with the iconic Maori Haka dance. The \u2062electrifying performance aimed to inspire the Kiwi team, but ultimately, it was not\u200b enough to overcome\u200c the American powerhouse, \u2062as Team USA \u200demerged victorious with a score\u2064 of 99-72.<\/p>\n<p>New Zealand utilized their pre-game energy to secure an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/team-usas-reaction-to-new-zealands-haka-dance-goes-viral-before-blow-out-victory\/\" title=\"Team USA's response to New Zealand's Haka dance goes viral prior to dominant win.\">early 10-point lead<\/a>, as reported by the Associated \u2062Press. The intensity\u2063 of the Haka dance set \u200cthe tone for an exhilarating\u2064 showdown.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">  Haka Alert <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TallBlacks?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TallBlacks<\/a> performed the first Haka of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FIBAWC?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FIBAWC<\/a> 2023\u200d just before their game against the USA\u2063  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OEvcJFiiv7\">pic.twitter.com\/OEvcJFiiv7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 FIBA Basketball \u2062World Cup \u20642023  (@FIBAWC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FIBAWC\/status\/1695417369794085092?\">August 26, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Despite\u200b the loss, the \u2064New \u200bZealand players showcased their resilience and sportsmanship. Tyrese Haliburton of Team USA\u200d emphasized the importance of preparation and \u2063respect for every opponent. &#8220;We can&#8217;t use that\u200d as an excuse.\u2064 We just got \u2062to \u200dbe prepared,&#8221; he stated, according to ESPN.<\/p>\n<p>Paolo Banchero, who contributed 21 points \u200doff the bench, expressed his admiration for the Haka dance. Having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-its-a-pathetic-failure-of-leadership-to-not-stand-up-for-these-kids-desantis-blasts-biden-on-subservience-to-teachers-unions\/\" title=\"WATCH: \u2018It\u2019s A Pathetic Failure Of Leadership To Not Stand Up For These Kids\u2019: DeSantis Blasts Biden On Subservience To Teachers\u2019 Unions\">played football<\/a> with Pacific Islanders who performed the Haka, he found it to be \u200ban <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/5-stars-who-stood-as-much-as-cancel-culture-and-5-who-bowed-down\/\" title=\"5 Stars Who Stood AS MUCH AS Cancel Culture, And 5 Who Bowed Down\">enjoyable experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The game took a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-asbury-revival-is-a-reminder-of-the-blessings-and-dangers-of-mountaintop-experiences\/\" title=\"The Asbury Revival Is A Reminder Of The Blessings And Dangers Of \u2018Mountaintop Experiences\u2019\">decisive turn<\/a> when, with \u20632:01 left\u200b in the third quarter and \u2064Team USA leading by 12 points, \u2063Banchero \u200bdelivered\u2064 two consecutive 3-pointers, solidifying their victory.<\/p>\n<p>The Haka dance holds immense cultural significance for the Maori\u2063 people, as explained on\u2063 the New Zealand \u2064basketball team&#8217;s website. It\u200c symbolizes unity, strength, and respect for the past, present, and future.<\/p>\n<p>The team, known as \u200cthe &#8220;Tall Blacks,&#8221; draws inspiration from the Haka dance, \u200dstanding strong not only as\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shapiro-debunking-the-15-minimum-wage\/\" title=\"SHAPIRO: Debunking The  Minimum Wage\">basketball players<\/a>\u2062 but as representatives of \u200cNew Zealand. &#8220;We are standing strong because it&#8217;s you against every Tall Black and all New Zealanders,&#8221; the website states.<\/p>\n<p>However, the \u200dformidable performance of Americans like Austin Reaves proved to be too \u200bmuch for the Tall Blacks. ESPN acknowledged\u2064 Reaves&#8217; profound impact on the game&#8217;s flow.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Austin Reaves | Team USA Highlights<\/p>\n<p>Gm.\u2062 1 \u200bvs \u200bNew Zealand<\/p>\n<p>Set to The\u2063 Captain America + Avengers Theme Song.<\/p>\n<p>This, folks, IS \u200cmy Mona Lisa.<\/p>\n<p>12 pts | 4\/6 fgs \/\u2062 6 asts \/ 3 stls \u2064\/ +19<\/p>\n<p>CAPTAIN HIM-ERICA   <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vmHKZQRWsL\">pic.twitter.com\/vmHKZQRWsL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lakers Legacy (@LakersLegacyPod) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LakersLegacyPod\/status\/1695450357852504281?\">August \u206326, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Austin Reaves,\u200c reflecting on \u2064his\u2063 journey to represent his country, expressed gratitude for the opportunity. Coming from a small town, \u200che cherishes the moments of competing in the World Cup and the Olympics, appreciating \u200bthe acceptance and support he receives from the \u2062crowds.<\/p>\n<p>The Team USA players&#8217; reaction to New Zealand&#8217;s Haka dance went viral, adding an extra layer of excitement to their\u2064 resounding victory.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/team-usas-reaction-new-zealands-haka-dance-goes-viral-blow-victory\/\">Team USA&#8217;s Reaction\u2064 to New\u200d Zealand&#8217;s Haka Dance Goes Viral Before \u200bBlow Out Victory<\/a> appeared \u200cfirst on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western\u2063 Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Zealand&#8217;s Basketball World Cup match against Team USA started with a powerful Maori Haka dance. However, despite their initial inspiration and a 10-point lead, New Zealand couldn&#8217;t withstand the American team&#8217;s dominance. Team USA emerged victorious with a final score of 99-72.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":661,"featured_media":2013520,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2013519","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2013519","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/661"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2013519"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2013519\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2013520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2013519"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2013519"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2013519"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}