The United States secured a spot in the next round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup after defeating Greece, 109-81, on Monday, August 29, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Austin Reaves scored 15 points while Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards both chipped in 13 points for the second win of Team US in the tournament.
The Americans never let go of the lead after a three-point basket by Jaren Jackson Jr. put them up, 12-10, in the first quarter.
The five-time World Cup champions went into an 11-point run in the final period which put the Greeks in a 30-point hole, 101-71, before a dunk by Thanais Antetokoumpo ended the bleeding.
Georgios Papagiannis finished with 17 points, and Nikos Rogkavopoulos added 14 points for Greece which now has a single win and one loss in the competition.
Team US, composed of 12 NBA players, will seek to complete a sweep of the group stage when they face Jordan on Wednesday, August 31, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
The Greeks, meanwhile, will also fight for a ticket to the next stage of the tournament when they face New Zealand on Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
