After a dominant tune-up series, Team USA finished the 2024 Paris Olympics group stage undefeated. After falling into Group C alongside Serbia, South Sudan, and Puerto Rico, the USA team emerged victorious in all three games. They capped off the group stage with a commanding 104-83 victory over Puerto Rico, led by Anthony Edwards’ dominating performance.
The USA has assembled what could be their strongest Olympic squad since Michael Jordan’s legendary 1992 Dream Team. With four consecutive gold medals already under their belt, they are heavily favored to secure a fifth straight victory in Paris.
Which Team Will the USA Face in the Quarterfinals?
Team USA will face Brazil in the first round of the knockout stages after securing the No. 1 overall seed with a perfect 3-0 record. Brazil finished third in Group B, trailing behind Germany and France.
After quarterfinals, games for the gold and bronze medals in the Paris Olympics will be held next Saturday.
Meanwhile, Puerto Rico, Spain, South Sudan, and Japan were eliminated after the group stage. The other win-or-go home quarterfinal games on Tuesday include France vs. Canada, Germany vs. Greece, and Australia vs. Serbia.
LeBron James Reflects on France’s Performance as His Team Prepares for Brazil
Among the standout performers, LeBron James has been exceptional as a starter in every match. James is averaging 14.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game. James recently reflected on the Germany team’s recent performance.
“I wasn’t very impressed with their last game. I didn’t think they were ready for the physicality of Germany. Other than that, they were playing some good ball,” James said.
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The USA’s upcoming game against Brazil is scheduled to tip off at 3:30 p.m. ET, 12:30 p.m. PT.
