The U.S. was so dominant in group play the only drama was who collected a DNP.
An ankle injury to Jrue Holiday removed that suspense Saturday as the Americans bulldozed Puerto Rico, 100-74, easily clinching the top seed in next week’s quarterfinal.
The Americans needed only to win by 5 to clear Germany for the top seed, and that seemed in the bag by halftime against the tiny commonwealth island. The second half, highlighted by an Anthony Edwards windmill jam, was a breeze to the final buzzer. Otherwise, American scoring was balanced with double digits from LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver made the trip to Paris to watch the game against Puerto Rico, which shocked the U.S. in the 2004 Olympics.Imane Khelif wins boxing quarterfinal bout, guaranteed medal amid Olympics gender controversyThe Puerto Ricans started hot with a 25-17 lead, but the Americans took control for good with a dominant second quarter and a 19-point lead at halftime. Alvarado is a New Yorker, more so than anybody on the U.S. squad.
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