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Team USA vs. Puerto Rico live score, updates, highlights from 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup tune-up game

Team USA’s road to a Gold Medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup starts tonight.

Before the United States heads to the Philippines for the tournament, it will play five exhibition tune-up games to give the new roster a chance to get comfortable with each other.

The first and only tune-up game on U.S. soil will be played in Las Vegas when Team USA faces off against Puerto Rico on Monday, Aug. 7.

From there, Team USA will head to Spain for scrimmages against Slovenia and Spain before traveling to Abu Dhabi for warm-up games against Greece and Germany.

Fans will get their first chance to see Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, and Team USA tonight. The Sporting News has you covered with live updates, highlights, and more from all the action below.

Team USA vs. Puerto Rico score

  1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final
Team USA 27        
Puerto Rico 21        

Team USA vs. Puerto Rico live updates, highlights

Second quarter

10:43 p.m. — Team USA starts the quarter with their second unit lineup featuring Tyrese Haliburton, Austin Reaves, Cam Johnson, Paolo Banchero and Bobby Portis. This unit is getting up and down the floor with plenty of energy. 

10:41 p.m. — Stephen Thompson Jr. gets the second started with a triple for Puerto Rico to cut the lead down to three points.  

End of first quarter: Team USA 27, Puerto Rico 21

After Puerto Rico took an early lead, Team USA found their rhythm, connecting on 11 of their last 15 shots to go into the first break with a six-point lead. 

Jaren Jackson Jr. was the focal point in the opening quarter, with a team-high eight points on 4-of-5 shooting, adding three rebounds, and a block, while Austin Reaves and Brandon Ingram have five points apiece. 

10:37 p.m. —Olympic gold medalists Kevin Durant and Draymond Green in the house to support Team USA.

10:34 p.m. — Tremont Waters in attack mode for Puerto Rico. He takes it right to the rim through traffic for two. He leads the way with nine points in Q1. 

10:30 p.m. — Austin Reaves gets a huge ovation from the crowd as he checks into the game and buries a triple with his first touch of the game. USA lead 17-12.

10:24 p.m. — Jaren Jackson Jr is making his presence felt early i this one on both ends of the floor. He’s scored six of the first eight points for USA.

10:20 p.m. — Defense turns to offense as Anthony Edwards runs the floor for the jam. 

10:18 p.m. — Team USA is moving the ball well early, but struggling to knock down shots. Puerto Rico lead 6-4

10:15 p.m. — Jaren Jackson Jr. gets it to go at the rim for the first points of the contest and we’re officially underway!

Pregame

10:11 p.m. — Team USA will start with Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, Mikal Bridges, Brandon Ingram, and Jaren Jackson Jr. 

Puerto Rico will start with Tremont Waters, Isaiah Pineiro, Christopher Ortiz, John Holland, and George Conditt IV.

10:00 p.m. — Team USA hits the court ahead of tip-off. We’re just minutes away in Vegas. 

9:05 p.m. — Paolo Banchero getting loose ahead of Team USA debut. 

1:30 p.m. — Get your first look at the 2023 Team USA players in their new threads!

What channel is Team USA vs. Puerto Rico?

  • Date: Monday, Aug. 7
  • TV channels: FS1
  • Live stream: Sling TV | Courtside 1891

Fans in the U.S. can watch the FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sling TV, which is now offering half off your first month! You can stream the sports you love starting at just $20 in your first month with Sling Orange.

Courtside 1891 is FIBA’s official streaming service. It offers two subscriptions.

Courtside 1891 Plus is free and gives you access to “extended highlights and a curated feed for your favorite teams and competition.” Courtside 1891 Max is a paid subscription that gives you allows you to watch “live game streams and full game replays.” Geo-restrictions may apply to certain regions.

If you just want to watch FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, you can buy a pass for the entire tournament for $9.99. An annual pass, which includes FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and other international competitions, costs $44.99.

USA Basketball Showcase schedule

After one showcase game against Puerto Rico, the team will head to Spain and Abu Dhabi for four more tune-up games ahead of the World Cup.

You can find the United States’ full training camp exhibition schedule below.

Date Opponent Time (ET) Location
Monday, Aug. 7 vs. Puerto Rico 10 p.m. Las Vegas, NV
Saturday, Aug. 12 vs. Slovenia 3:30 p.m. Malaga, Spain
Sunday, Aug. 13 vs. Spain 3:30 p.m. Malaga, Spain
Friday, Aug. 18 vs. Greece 12 p.m. Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sunday, Aug. 20 vs. Germany 12 p.m. Abu Dhabi, UAE

Team USA roster for 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup

Here are the players who will represent the United States Men’s National Team at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Position Player Team
F Paolo Banchero Magic
F Mikal Bridges Nets
G Jalen Brunson Knicks
G Anthony Edwards Timberwolves
G Tyrese Haliburton Pacers
G Josh Hart Knicks
F Brandon Ingram Pelicans
F Jaren Jackson Jr. Grizzlies
F Cam Johnson Nets
C Walker Kessler Jazz
F Bobby Portis Bucks
G Austin Reaves Lakers

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