FIBA World Cup Day 8: Team USA remains undefeated, Giannis has double-double in loss
Celtics point guard Kemba Walker was the high scorer for Team USA in its 69-53 win over Greece. Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell added 10 points while the reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo had his second double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds in the loss. Greece needs at least a 13-point win over the Czech Republic a Brazil loss to Team USA on Monday in order to move on to the quarterfinals.
France edged out Lithuania to remain undefeated in pool play. Magic guard Evan Fournier remains the high scorer for France and had 24 points in the 78-75 win. France will face an undefeated Australia on Monday.
Saturday’s scores:
Group K
USA 69, Greece 53
Czech Republic 93, Brazil 71
Group L
Australia 82, Dominican Republic 76
France 78, Lithuania 75
Group O
New Zealand 111, Japan 81
Turkey 79, Montenegro 74
Group P
Canada 126, Jordan 71
Germany 89, Senegal 78
Here’s how NBA stars fared on Saturday:
Boston Celtics
Jaylen Brown (USA): 8 points, 9 rebounds, 1 block, 1 assist.
Marcus Smart (USA): 3 points, 1 rebound.
Jayson Tatum (USA: Did not play - Ankle injury.
Kemba Walker (USA): 15 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists.
Brooklyn Nets
Joe Harris (USA): 3 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists.
Charlotte Hornets
Nicolas Batum (France): 12 points, 3 rebounds, 3 blocks.
Chicago Bulls
Cristiano Felicio (Brazil): 8 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists.
Tomas Satoransky (Czech Republic): 20 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, 9 assists.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Matthew Dellavedova (Australia): 6 points, 2 rebounds, 7 assists.
Cedi Osman (Turkey): 19 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist.
Dallas Mavericks
Maxi Kleber (Germany): 12 points, 5 rebounds.
Indiana Pacers
Myles Turner (USA): 8 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks.
Domantas Sabonis (Lithuania): 7 points, 6 rebounds, 1 block, 4 assists.
Memphis Grizzlies
Bruno Caboclo (Brazil): 5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 block, 2 assists.
Jonas Valanciunas (Lithuania): 18 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 assist.
Yuta Watanabe (Japan): 9 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists.
Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece): 15 points, 13 rebounds, 1 block.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (Greece): 1 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists.
Ersan Ilyasova (Turkey): Did not play - Coach decision.
Brook Lopez (USA): Did not play - Coach decision.
Khris Middleton (USA): 4 points, 4 rebounds.
New York Knicks
Frank Ntilikina (France): 2 rebounds, 2 assists.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Dennis Schroder (Germany): 24 points, 6 rebounds, 12 assists.
Orlando Magic
Khem Birch (Canada): 7 points, 7 rebounds, 1 block, 3 assists.
Evan Fournier (France): 24 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists.
Nikola Vucevic (Montenegro): 20 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists.
Philadelphia 76ers
Furkan Korkmaz (Turkey): 5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 block, 2 assists.
Phoenix Suns
Aron Baynes (Australia): 10 points, 5 rebounds, 1 block, 2 assists.
Sacramento Kings
Harrison Barnes (USA): 9 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist.
San Antonio Spurs
Patty Mills (Australia): 19 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists.
Derrick White (USA): 9 points, 1 rebounds, 1 assist.
Utah Jazz
Rudy Gobert (France): 9 points, 8 rebounds, 1 blocks, 1 assist.
Joe Ingles (Australia): 2 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists.
Donovan Mitchell (USA): 10 points, 5 rebounds, 1 blocks, 3 assists.
Washington Wizards
Rui Hachimura (Japan): Did not play - minor knee injury.
