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“USA Men’s Basketball Dominates Puerto Rico in 2024 Olympics Showdown”

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) leads the Group C standings with four points following a 103-86 victory over South Sudan on Wednesday. Puerto Rico (0-2) sits in fourth place with two points after a 107-66 loss to Serbia on Wednesday.

Key details:

FINAL: USA 104, Puerto Rico 83

Team USA secured a 104-83 win over Puerto Rico on Saturday.

Anthony Edwards led with a game-high 26 points off the bench, while Jayson Tatum recorded 10 points and 10 rebounds. Jose Alvarado topped Puerto Rico’s scoreboard with 18 points and three assists.

The United States completed Group C play with a 3-0 record and will be the No. 1 seed in the knockout round, starting with the quarterfinals on Tuesday.

End of third quarter: USA 87, Puerto Rico 59

Team USA dominated the third quarter, outscoring Puerto Rico 23-14 to widen their lead. Edwards added seven points, bringing his game-high total to 19.

Alvarado contributed five points for Puerto Rico, increasing his team-high total to 18.

Halftime: USA 64, Puerto Rico 45

In the second quarter, Team USA outpaced Puerto Rico 39-16 to secure control of the game. Edwards led with 12 points off the bench in the first half, while LeBron James added eight points and six assists.

Alvarado led Puerto Rico with a game-high 13 points and two assists.

End of first quarter: Puerto Rico 29, USA 25

Puerto Rico took the lead with an 11-0 run late in the first quarter. Alvarado recorded nine points and two assists in the quarter.

Tatum and Edwards scored six points each for Team USA.

Team USA vs Puerto Rico starters

Team USA’s starting lineup includes Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum, LeBron James, and Joel Embiid.

Puerto Rico’s starters include Jose Alvarado, Tremont Waters, Davon Reed, Ismael Romero, and George Conditt IV.

What time is Team USA vs Puerto Rico in the 2024 Paris Olympics?

Date: Saturday, Aug. 3

Time: 10:15 a.m. CT

Location: Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France

How to watch, stream Team USA vs Puerto Rico in the 2024 Paris Olympics

TV: NBC

Streaming: Fubo (free trial)

Team USA basketball roster

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)

USA vs Puerto Rico highlights in the 2024 Paris Olympics

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