2024-08-04 00:30:02
The United States men’s basketball team will play its final group game against Puerto Rico in the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France.
Team USA (2-0) sits atop the Group C standings with four points following a 103-86 win over South Sudan on Wednesday. Puerto Rico (0-2) is in fourth place with two points following a 107-66 loss to Serbia on Wednesday.
Here’s what you need to know:
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FINAL: USA 104, Puerto Rico 83
Team USA earned a 104-83 win over Puerto Rico on Saturday.
Edwards scored a game-high 26 points off the bench, while Tatum recorded 10 points and 10 rebounds. Alvarado led Puerto Rico with 18 points and three assists.
The United States finished Group C play with a 3-0 record. It’ll be the No. 1 seed in the knockout round, which begins with the quarterfinals on Tuesday.
End third quarter: USA 87, Puerto Rico 59
Team USA outscored Puerto Rico 23-14 in the third quarter to expand its lead. Edwards scored seven points, bringing his game-high total to 19.
Alvarado scored another five points for Puerto Rico, which brought his team-high total to 18.
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Halftime: USA 64, Puerto Rico 45
Team USA outscored Puerto Rico 39-16 in the second quarter to take control of the game. Edwards racked up a team-high 12 points off the bench in the first half, while James recorded eight points and six assists.
Alvarado led Puerto Rico with a game-high 13 points to go along with two assists.
End first quarter: Puerto Rico 29, USA 25
Puerto Rico went on an 11-0 run late in the first quarter to take the lead. Alvarado recorded nine points and two assists in the quarter.
Tatum and Anthony Edwards scored six points apiece for Team USA.
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Team USA vs Puerto Rico starters
Team USA will start Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum, LeBron James and Joel Embiid.
Puerto Rico will start Jose Alvarado, Tremont Waters, Davon Reed, Ismael Romero and George Conditt IV.
What time is Team USA vs Puerto Rico in 2024 Paris Olympics?
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 3
- Time: 10:15 a.m. CT
- Where: Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France
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Team USA basketball roster
- Bam Adebayo, C (Miami Heat)
- Devin Booker, G (Phoenix Suns)
- Stephen Curry, G (Golden State Warriors)
- Anthony Davis, F/C (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Kevin Durant, F, (Phoenix Suns)
- Anthony Edwards, G (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Joel Embiid, C (Philadelphia 76ers)
- Tyrese Haliburton, G (Indiana Pacers)
- Jrue Holiday, G (Boston Celtics)
- LeBron James, F (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Jayson Tatum, F (Boston Celtics)
- Derrick White, G (Boston Celtics)
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Puerto Rico basketball roster
- Jose Alvarado, G (New Orleans Pelicans)
- Gian Clavell, G (Granados Coviran)
- George Conditt IV, F (Gran Canaria)
- Aleem Ford, F (Leones de Ponce)
- Jordan Howard, G (Osos de Manati)
- Christopher Ortiz, F (Osos de Manati)
- Isaiah Pinerio, F (Palencia)
- Davon Reed, G (Santeros de Aguada)
- Ismael Romero, F (Mets de Guaynabo)
- Stevie Thompson, G (Vaqueros de Bayamon)
- Arnaldo Toro, F (Santeros de Aguada)
- Tremont Waters, G (Gigantes De Carolina)
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USA vs Puerto Rico highlights in 2024 Paris Olympics
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