SAITAMA -- Some wins trigger a sigh of relief -- and may cause severe heartburn. Other victories induce elation.

Chalk up Team USA's 113-73 win over Australia on Sunday as one that fits into the latter category.

"We've been having fun. We've been taking care of business," proclaimed superstar forward LeBron James, who had a quiet game (five points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals).

Team USA didn't need a superstar game from King James. The overall team effort was phenomenal, especially in the second quarter when Australia was outscored 32-6.

"We stuck to our game plan," said forward Carmelo Anthony, the Denver Nuggets' top star, who had a team-high 20 points.

Dwyane Wade, the Miami Heat's playmaker extraordinaire who led his team to the NBA title in June, had a 15-point, four-assist, two-steal game. Wade appeared pleased with the improvements his team has made since arriving in Japan.

It's a direct link to the team's creed: "Every night we step on the court, we try to make a statement and get better defensively," Wade said.

This is done, he said, by sticking "together as a team."

Before Team USA faces Germany in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, the previous six games can be looked upon as valuable lessons.

"Every night we see something different that's going to help us as a team," Wade said.

The team's winning attitude, nurtured carefully under Coach K, is now exactly where it needs to be.

In other words, this team believes it's a group, not a thrown together bunch of stars.

"Today was the best we played as a unit," Wade said. "Everyone feels good. Everyone played as a unit."

Joe Johnson, who added 18 points off the bench, said the team's performance Sunday was a telltale sign that Team USA can rely on each player to dominate.

"We're a versatile team," he said. "We don't need one guy to come out and score 25 points a night . . . We just try to come out and make easy plays."

This gives the team endless options as it runs a high-octane offense. Or as Johnson put it: "If you've got a shot, take it."

Now as the team enjoys its rest day on Monday, forward Antawn Jamison said it cannot spend all its energy focusing on Dirk Nowitzki's offensive skills.

"I know that Dirk's going to (come out) trying to prove that he's pretty good," Jamison said.

Instead of worrying about the German dropping 50 points, Team's USA's focus will be simple -- one that's worked every game under Coach K.

"We're just going to take care of the basketball," Jamison concluded.

Exhibit A vs. Australia: 24 assists, eight turnovers, 52 percent from 3-point range. Not bad, eh?