The United States men's basketball team finished the group stage of the 2024 Summer Olympics with a perfect record.
The Americans took care of business against Puerto Rico, 104-83, to finish atop Group C and earn the top seed in the knockout round.
Anthony Edwards was Saturday's star for Team USA, as he led all scorers with 26 points. LeBron James chipped in 10 points, eight assists and six rebounds.
Team USA will face Brazil in the quarterfinals, and should they advance, they'll take on the winner of Australia vs. Serbia in the semifinals. The largest threats on the other side of the bracket are Germany, Canada and the Victor Wembanyama-led France.
Group C Standings
1. United States (3-0; +64 point differential)
- July 28 vs. Serbia (W, 110-84)
- July 31 vs. South Sudan (W, 103-86)
- August 3 vs. Puerto Rico (W, 104-83
2. Serbia (1-1; +15)
- July 28 vs. United States (L, 110-84)
- July 31 vs. Puerto Rico (W, 107-66)
3. South Sudan (1-1; -6)
- July 28 vs. Puerto Rico (W, 90-79)
- July 31 vs. United States (L, 86-103)
4. Puerto Rico (0-3; -73)
- July 28 vs. South Sudan (L, 79-90)
- July 31 vs. Serbia (L, 66-107)
- August 3 vs. United States (L, 83-104)
Box Score
Puerto Rico: 29 Q1 / 16 Q2 / 14 Q3 / 24 Q4 / 83 TOT
United States: 25 Q1 / 39 Q2 / 23 Q3 / 17 Q4 / 104 TOT
Player Statistics
Team Statistics
Team USA Completes Perfect Group Stage
Edwards Finishes With 26 Points!
It's Been All Anthony Edwards In the 2nd Half
Record Setting KD
Team USA Cruising
LeBron with 10 Points, 8 Assists, 6 Rebounds
KD With A Record In Sight
One of LeBron's 6 Assists
LeBron Did A Bit of Everything In First Half
AD With Two of Team USA's Four Blocks
Twelve Points Off the Bench For Anthony Edwards
Team USA Down 5 After 1
Puerto Rico Shooting 50 Percent From Field
Puerto Rico Out To Early Lead, USA With New Lineup On Court
Steph With 5 Early Points!
Tatum Starts Off Team USA's Scoring
Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum Start vs. Puerto Rico
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