America males’s basketball group will play its closing group recreation in opposition to Puerto Rico within the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France.
Group USA (2-0) sits atop the Group C standings with 4 factors following a 103-86 win over South Sudan on Wednesday. Puerto Rico (0-2) is in fourth place with two factors following a 107-66 loss to Serbia on Wednesday.
Here is what that you must know:
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FINAL: USA 104, Puerto Rico 83
Group USA earned a 104-83 win over Puerto Rico on Saturday.
Edwards scored a game-high 26 factors off the bench, whereas Tatum recorded 10 factors and 10 rebounds. Alvarado led Puerto Rico with 18 factors and three assists.
America completed Group C play with a 3-0 report. It will be the No. 1 seed within the knockout spherical, which begins with the quarterfinals on Tuesday.
Finish third quarter: USA 87, Puerto Rico 59
Group USA outscored Puerto Rico 23-14 within the third quarter to broaden its lead. Edwards scored seven factors, bringing his game-high whole to 19.
Alvarado scored one other 5 factors for Puerto Rico, which introduced his team-high whole to 18.
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Halftime: USA 64, Puerto Rico 45
Group USA outscored Puerto Rico 39-16 within the second quarter to take management of the sport. Edwards racked up a team-high 12 factors off the bench within the first half, whereas James recorded eight factors and 6 assists.
Alvarado led Puerto Rico with a game-high 13 factors to associate with two assists.
Finish first quarter: Puerto Rico 29, USA 25
Puerto Rico went on an 11-0 run late within the first quarter to take the lead. Alvarado recorded 9 factors and two assists within the quarter.
Tatum and Anthony Edwards scored six factors apiece for Group USA.
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Group USA vs Puerto Rico starters
Group USA will begin Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum, LeBron James and Joel Embiid.
Puerto Rico will begin Jose Alvarado, Tremont Waters, Davon Reed, Ismael Romero and George Conditt IV.
What time is Group USA vs Puerto Rico in 2024 Paris Olympics?
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 3
- Time: 10:15 a.m. CT
- The place: Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France
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Group USA basketball roster
- Bam Adebayo, C (Miami Warmth)
- 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 Vacation, 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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