US Olympic hoops team rolls Puerto Rico
LeBron, Durant showcase dominance
20th anniversary of Puerto Rico's upset looms
SYDNEY, Australia – Team USA hit the floor for the first time ahead of the FIBA Basketball World Cup cruising to a comfortable 117-74 win over Puerto Rico.
LeBron James and Kevin Durant led the way for the Americans with 18 points each, while Jalen Brunson added 17 and Jayson Tatum chipped in with 16.
The United States will finish off Group C play at the 2024 Summer Olympics against Puerto Rico, needing a win to secure the top seed in the quarterfinals bracket.
The matchup against the Americans marks the 20th anniversary of Puerto Rico's stunning upset of Team USA in the 2004 Olympics.
This section will be updated closer to tipoff.
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