Team USA advances to quarter finals of the men’s 5 x 5 basketball tournament after defeating Puerto Rico in their last group game. The win also earn the USA men’s basketball team the top seed giving them the best possible matchup in the Olympic knockout games.
Anthony Edwards goes OFF for #USABMNT as they defeat Puerto Rico… finishing Group C play 3-0! 🇺🇸
AE: 26p (11-15 FGM)
JE: 15p, 2b, 2a
LBJ: 10p, 8a, 6r
JT: 10p, 10r, 2s
AD: 10p, 6r, 3a, 2b
KD: 11p (3 3PM), 4r#Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/gCsi00efuQ— NBA (@NBA) August 3, 2024
Six Team USA players scored in double figures lead by Anthony Edwards’ 26 points, Joel Embiid added 15 points and Kevin Durant chipped in 11 points and 4 rebounds. The game was highlighted by Edwards’ windmill jam early in the 4th qtr.
ANTMAN'S WINDMILL SET FOR TAKEOFF 🤯
He has a game-high 26 PTS!
📺 NBC and Peacockpic.twitter.com/sStamYcdNR
— NBA (@NBA) August 3, 2024
No other Puerto Rico player scored more than 10 points aside from Pelican’s Jose Alvarado with 18 points, Ismael Romero with his 12 points and 10 rebounds. Then Aleem Ford with his 10 points and 5 rebounds.
Team USA will face Brazil in the Quarter finals this 6th of Aug at the Bercy Arena in Paris, France.
