Team USA, with its star-studded roster, has showcased its individual brilliance and undeniable unity as a team. The likes of Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant have made the United States quest for the fifth straight gold medal a collective effort and a very achievable feat.
Team USA's adaptability was on full display as they easily won their first group play game against Nikola Jokić's Serbia squad, cruising to a 110-84 victory. The red, white and blue continued their momentum in the second group stage game against South Sudan, a stark contrast to their close pre-Olympics game against the same squad in June. This time, Team USA secured a convincing 103-86 victory in Paris.
To secure the top seed in the quarterfinals bracket, the USA defeated Puerto Rico impressively with a 104-83 score in the final group game.
Here are the highlights of Team USA vs. Puerto Rico at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The United States Men's National Basketball Team will compete on Tuesday, August 6, in the men's basketball quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Times and opponent for the game have not been announced.
A balanced scoring attack led by six players in double figures delivered the U.S. men’s 5x5 basketball team to a 104-83 victory over Puerto Rico Saturday in the final game of Group C play for both teams. Anthony Edwards scored a team-high 26 points, Joel Embiid had 15 points, Kevin Durant had 11 and Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis each 10 points. LeBron James added 10 points, eight assist and six rebounds.
A 44-41 U.S. lead in the second quarter ballooned to 64-45 at halftime, and the U.S. kept tacking on the points while limiting Puerto Rico. The U.S. finished 3-0 in Group C and likely will play Brazil in the quarterfinals. - Jeff Zillgitt
The USA's dominant display was in full effect once they found their rhythm and defeated Puerto Rico 104-81. The USA won all three group play matchups and secured the top spot in the quarterfinal rounds.
Anthony adds some razzle-dazzle with a stellar dunk to start the fourth quarter. Edwards has performed extremely well in this final group play game for the United States and has 23 points so far against Puerto Rico.
After a slow start, the USA has dominated and extended their lead to 87-59 against Puerto Rico heading into the fourth quarter. Anthony Edwards leads the scoring for the US with an impressive 19 points.
Joel Embiid is finding his rhythm, sinking a three-pointer as he contributes 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 blocks, helping the USA extend their lead to 73-52 against Puerto Rico.
The U.S. owned a 64-45 lead against Puerto Rico at halftime of their men’s 5x5 basketball Group C game. Puerto Rico kept the score close for much of the half with solid shooting and owned a 25-17 lead in the first quarter. But the U.S. talent and depth began to wear down Puerto Rico. The U.S. bench outscored Puerto Rico’s reserves 27-16, and the U.S. closed the final four minutes of the second quarter on a 20-4 run.
Anthony Edwards has 12 points, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and Jayson Tatum each have eight points, and LeBron James has eight points, six assists and four rebounds. Jose Alvarado leads Puerto Rico with 13 points. -Jeff Zillgitt
Puerto Rico cannot advance to the quarterfinal round due to points, but that hasn't stopped them from battling it out with the USA and keeping it close. The USA currently leads 42-37 with a little less than five minutes left in the second quarter.
Jayson Tatum is the current leading scorer for the USA with six points, two rebounds, and one assist. The USA is trailing Puerto Rico 25-29 heading into the second quarter.
Team USA coach Steve Kerr calls a timeout after Puerto Rico goes on an 11-0 run, extending their largest lead of the game to 25-15 early in the first quarter.
The USA Men's Basketball National Team final Paris Olympic group stage game against Puerto Rico will be broadcast on NBC and available to stream on Peacock.
Every event at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be aired live across NBC, USA Network, E!, CNBC, GOLF Channel, and there will be a Spanish broadcast on Universo and Telemundo. All events will be available to stream live on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com.
Date: July 24-Aug. 11
TV: Games broadcast across NBC, USA Network, E!, Telemundo, Universo, CNBC and Golf Channel
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