I’m assuming this is a New Zealand rugby type of thing, sort of like a war cry. Intimidation purposes and whatnot. I mean Team USA had to be somewhat taken aback by this performance. Let’s take a look at some of the faces of Team USA during this ceremonial dance.

Derrick Rose: Either not impressed or way too focused on the task at hand.

James Harden: Totally flabbergasted here. Don’t blame him.

Kenneth Faried: Faried understands the war cry and he’s ready to attack. Look at the manimal’s face! He’s not scared of New Zealand!

So how did New Zealand’s war cry fare for them?

The USA would go onto win by the score of 98-71 to improve to 3-0 in pool play at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.