Team USA vs Puerto Rico Schedule and Prediction Olympics’24

After back-to-back two wins in the men’s basketball Olympics, the next match is Team USA vs Puerto Rico. The match between the USA and Puerto Rico is scheduled for August 3, at 11.15 am as per Eastern time.

This will be the final match for both teams. In the men’s basketball Olympic games, the USA dominated one side in Group C whereas Canada and Germany dominated Group A and Group C respectively.

Team USA vs Puerto Rico Schedule. Saturday, Aug. 3

Time (ET)Matchup LocationWhere to watch
11:15 a.m.USA vs. Puerto RicoFrance NBC, Peacock
3 p.m.Serbia vs. South SudanFranceCNBC, Peacock

Team USA and Puerto Rico basketball match Prediction

Since July 27, 12 countries have been participating in the basketball Paris Olympics 2024. The top two countries will head to the final games and the third two best teams will fight for the bronze medal at the end

  • Team USA holds the top position while Puerto Rico holds the last position in the table.
  • America won against Serbia by 26 points, the final score is 110-84. Also, they conquered the South Sudan basketball team by 17 points, the Final score was 103-86.
  • NBA star players Lebron James and Kevin Durant both are in blasting form. Lebron scored 21 points and Kevin Durant scored 23 points against Serbia.
  • Kevin Durant scored 14 points against the South Sudan team. His free throw percentage is quite impressive 88.9%, with 8 successful throws out of 9.
  • KD and LeBron maintain 100% FT against South Sudan which is outstanding.
  • Puerto Rico looking for their first win in the basketball Olympics.
  • Puerto Rico’s performance lost matches against South Sudan and Serbia by 11 and 41 points respectively.
  • Joel Embiid will again look in cheerleader as per head coach Steve Kerr.
  • Steph Curry has not made much of an impression at his debut Olympics. Steph is only 3 for 13 from downtown in the tournament.
  • Only a single player, Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans, playing from Puerto Rico. No other player has NBA experience.

My prediction

  • Team USA basketball will conquer Puerto Rico by 30+ points.
  • Anthony Edwards and Anthony Davis will get some notable points for the team.
  • USA scored will push to 100+.

Puerto Rico vs USA game detail

  • Location: Pierre Mauroy Stadium, Villeneuve d’Ascq, France
  • Date: Saturday, 8-3-2024
  • Game Start 11:15 a.m. ET
  • TV: NBC

Team USA Men’s Basketball Roster

  • Bam Adebayo, C (Miami Heat)
  • Devin Booker, G (Phoenix Suns)
  • Stephen Curry, G (Golden State Warriors)
  • Anthony Davis, F/C (Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Kevin Durant, F, (Phoenix Suns)
  • Anthony Edwards, G (Minnesota Timberwolves)
  • Joel Embiid, C (Philadelphia 76ers)
  • Tyrese Haliburton, G (Indiana Pacers)
  • Jrue Holiday, G (Boston Celtics)
  • LeBron James, F (Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Jayson Tatum, F (Boston Celtics)
  • Derrick White, G (Boston Celtics)

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)

Olympics Men’s Basketball Quarterfinal Schedule, Tuesday, Aug. 6

Time (ET)Matchup LocationWhere to watch
5 a.m.Quarterfinal 1 Paris, FranceNBC, Peacock
8:30 a.m.Quarterfinal 2 Paris, FrancePeacock
12 p.m.Quarterfinal 3 Paris, FrancePeacock
3:30 p.m.Quarterfinal 4Paris, FrancePeacock

Olympics Men’s Basketball Semifinal Schedule, Tuesday, Aug. 8

Time (ET)Matchup LocationWhere to watch
11:30 a.m.Semifinal 1 Paris, France NBC, Peacock
3 p.m.Semifinal 2 Paris, FranceCNBC, Peacock

Olympics Men’s Basketball Final Schedule, Tuesday, Aug. 10

Time (ET)Matchup LocationWhere to watch
5 a.m.Bronze Medal GameParis, France NBC, Peacock
3:30 p.mGold Medal GameParis, FranceCNBC, Peacock

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