Team USA is now 2-0 in group play at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
The USA followed its dominant win over New Zealand with a 109-81, 28-point victory over a Greece team that was without Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
It was a balanced American attack. Austin Reaves led all scorers with 15 points off the bench while Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards led Team USA’s starters in scoring with 13 points each.
Georgios Papagiannis had a strong night with 17 points in 23 minutes, but it wasn’t enough to keep Greece close.
The Sporting News tracked updates and highlights from Team USA’s victory over Greece below.
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Team USA vs Greece score
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
| USA | 23 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 109 |
| Greece | 19 | 18 | 19 | 25 | 81 |
Team USA vs Greece updates, highlights
Final score: USA 109, Greece 81
10:30 a.m. — That’s a wrap! Another dominant win for Team USA. Next up: Jordan on Wednesday, which tips off at 4:40 a.m. ET. Catch you then.
10:26 a.m. — A couple of important stats for Team USA: 25 assists on 34 field goals and 34 free throws. The ball has been moving and Team USA has been aggressive attacking the basket.
10:22 a.m. — Ooh, Thanasis Antetokounmpo spins around Walker Kessler and throws down a big dunk. That was nice.
10:21 a.m. — Team USA breaks 100 points with a layup from Tyrese Haliburton. The lead is up to 30 points.
10:13 a.m. — Austin Reaves has had himself a game. He sneaks to the basket for a layup, giving him a team-high 15 points on the night.
10:08 a.m. — Josh Hart now has five offensive rebounds, which is as many as Greece has as a team. He’s been relentless.
End of third quarter: USA 79, Greece 56
10:03 a.m. — Team USA enters the fourth quarter in full control of this one. Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards are tied for team-high honors with 13 points each. Austin Reaves has been a big difference-maker off the bench, posting 11 points, four rebounds and two assists in 11 minutes.
Team USA is 10 minutes away from improving to 2-0 in group play.
9:55 a.m. — A 3-pointer from Jalen Brunson bumps Team USA’s lead to 22 points, its largest of the game.
9:54 a.m. — Anthony Edwards has been a different player this half. After a four-point first half, he’s scored seven points in the third quarter with five minutes still to go in the frame.
9:48 a.m. — Steve Kerr calls a timeout with 6:08 to go in the third quarter. Team USA leads 61-42.
9:45 a.m. — Tough start to the third quarter for Thanasis Antetokounmpo, who misses four straight free throws. Team USA is starting to take control of this one.
9:42 a.m. — Anthony Edwards opens the second half with a 3-pointer. Let’s see if that gets him going.
End of second quarter: USA 50, Greece 37
9:26 a.m. — Team USA maintains a double-digit lead at the half thanks to a layup from Mikal Bridges and a couple of free throws from Anthony Edwards.
It’s been a quiet game so far for Edwards, who has four points on 1-for-6 shooting at the half. It’ll be interesting to see if he can get it going in the second half.
9:23 a.m. — Georgios Papagiannis continues to give Team USA trouble. He’s leading all scorers with 15 points.
9:13 a.m. — Team USA’s second unit is putting in work. Austin Reaves sets Tyrese Haliburton up for an open 3 to stretch the lead to 15.
In addition to Reaves, Josh Hart has provided a spark off the bench. He has four points to go along with five rebounds, two of which have come on the offensive glass. He’s been everywhere.
9:09 a.m. — Paolo Banchero gives Team USA its first double-digit lead of the game with free throws.
USA leads Greece 35-25 with 6:20 to go in the half.
9:07 a.m. — Austin Reaves continues to make things happen off the bench. He’s up to six points following a pair of free throws, tying him with Jalen Brunson for team-high honors.
9:01 a.m. — An impressive sequence from Austin Reaves, who strips Ioannis Papapetrou in the post and then throws it down in transition to increase the USA’s lead to five points. Timeout Greece.
End of first quarter: USA 23, Greece 19
8:57 a.m. — No timeouts in the first quarter. That was a quick one.
Turnovers have been an issue for Team USA again, racking up four in the opening frame. Tidying that up will be important for the rest of this game and tournament.
8:51 a.m. — Goodness, Jaren Jackson Jr. The NBA’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year already has a couple of blocks, the second of which prevented a dunk in transition from Thanasis Antetokounmpo.
8:49 a.m. — A more confident start from Team USA, which leads Greece 16-12 around the midway point of the first quarter. Jalen Brunson has set the tone with six points while Greece’s Georgios Papagiannis leads all scorers in the game with nine points. He’s been a problem for the USA so far.
Pregame
8:35 a.m. — Same starters for Team USA: Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Anthony Edwards, Brandon Ingram and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Here are the starters for Greece, which is without Giannis Antetokounmpo: Thomas Walkup, Georgios Papagiannis, Kostas Papanikolaou, Emmanouil Chatzidakis and Thansis Antetokounmpo.
Where to watch Team USA vs Greece
- Date: Monday, Aug. 28
- Time: 8:40 a.m. ET | 5:40 a.m. PT
- TV channel: ESPN2
- Live stream: Sling TV | Courtside 1891
Team USA vs Greece will air on ESPN2 in the United States. Viewers can also stream the game via Sling TV or catch a replay on Courtside 1891.
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Team USA roster for 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
| Player | Height | Position |
| Paolo Banchero | 6-10 | Forward |
| Mikal Bridges | 6-6 | Forward |
| Jalen Brunson | 6-2 | Guard |
| Anthony Edwards | 6-4 | Guard |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 6-5 | Guard |
| Josh Hart | 6-5 | Guard |
| Brandon Ingram | 6-8 | Forward |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 6-11 | Center |
| Cam Johnson | 6-8 | Forward |
| Walker Kessler | 7-0 | Center |
| Bobby Portis | 6-11 | Forward |
| Austin Reaves | 6-5 | Guard |
Team USA schedule at 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Team USA will be part of Group C at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The Americans will face Greece, Jordan and New Zealand in the group stage and play their games in the Philippines.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET)/Result |
| Aug. 26 | vs New Zealand | W, 99-72 |
| Aug. 28 | vs Greece | W, 109-81 |
| Aug. 30 | vs Jordan | 4:40 a.m. |