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Greece 81-109 USA: summary, score, goals, highlights, FIBA Basketball World Cup

US' Austin Reaves (L) hangs onto the basket during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group C match between US and Greece  at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay city, suburban Manila on August 28, 2023. (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON / AFP)

Greece 81-109 USA: as it happened

Many thanks for joining us today and we'll be back Wednesday next for live coverage of the final Group C game as Team USA face Jordan.

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FT in Manila: Greece 81-109 USA

Steve Kerr's USA cruise into the second stage of the competition with a solid team performance.

Austin Reeves impressed bagging 15 points with both Brunson and Edwards on target for 13 points apiece.

Georgios Papagiannis was Greece's sharpshooter with 17 points in game that, despite starting well the European side were always second best to a highly superior Team USA. 

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Group C standings

Here's how the standings in Group C look after two rounds of games.

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Greece now have to beat New Zealand

With Greece and New Zealand both having beaten Jordan, the winner of Wednesday's clash which team exits the tournament and whihc team advances. 

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Group C: next up

Wednesday, 30 August

USA vs Jordan

New Zealand vs Greece

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USA roll into the second round

Today's win means that Steve Kerr's men mathematically secure a place in the second stage of the competition as Greece now face New Zealand with the winner joining Team USA from Group C.

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All over in Manilla.

Big win for the US and very much a warning to any other would be challengers as they swat Greece aside with ease.

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Less than a minutes to go... the US lead by 29.

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The takeaway for fans of the US team is the team spirit and team effort for Steve Kerr's side. No standout player but each individual playing their role in helping the collective. 

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Another Greece time out

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Brunson and Edwards both USA top scorers tonight with 13 points apiece.

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Thanasis finally scores in style and Kessler replies with another spectacular bucket.

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US now 30 points ahead

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Johnson with a sublime triple.

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Less than four minutes on the clock. 

The US 25 points ahead.

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The US turning on the style now as they eventually get the basket with globetrotters style passing.

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Captain for the USA Jalen Brunson has also caught the eye tonight

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5:49 of the game remain.

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Greece call a time out

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Almost 19 minutes of basketball from Thanisis and the Bucks player has yet to score a single point !

How much do Greece miss Giannis ?

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Another three from Greece as they look to make the scoreline more respectable.

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Credit to Greece as they refuse to throw in the two and look to end the game in the most positive manner possible ahead of the winner takes all game on Wednesday against New Zealand.

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Q4 action is underway and the US start with style as NBA winner Bobby Portis hits two points.

Portis winning the ring with the Bucks in 2022.

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The 3rd quarter ends

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Two free throws for the USA with just 5 seconds left.

Lakers shooting guard Reeves has looked excellent for the US tonight.

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USA maintain their 20 point lead as we head into the final minute of the quarter.

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US continue to open their lead over the Europeans

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3:46 left in the half as the US continue to dominate as one senses that Greece have already turned their thoughts to Wednesday's decisive game against New Zealand.

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Brunson top scorer for the US as he moves onto 13 points.

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USA 22 points ahead, their biggest lead in the game to date.

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Brunson with another three

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Foul given against Ingram.

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Video being used to review a play to determine basket interference. 

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Some words of wisdom from Steve Kerr just asking for 'more of the same' from his team.

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US call a time out

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Next up in Group C next Wednesday:

USA-Jordan

New Zealand-Greece which is very much a winner takes all game

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Thanasis wins another foul...

Four consecitive missed free throws for the Bucks player.

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17 point lead now for the USA

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Thanasis misses two free throws and the Bucks man is yet to score tonight.

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Kostas Papanikolaou replies with a Greece three pointer

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Edwards starts the quarter off in style with a neat triple.

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Greece start Q3

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The teams return to the court on the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila.

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Who can stop Team USA? 

With France already eliminated, the threat on the US side could come from Spain, Australia, Serbia or even Luka Doncic's Slovenia...

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A real team effort from the USA today.

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Whilst Georgios Papagiannis has bagged 15 of Greece's 37 points, the scoring from the US is consistently across the team with Brunson leading the way on eight points.

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Paolo Banchero

As he did in the game against New Zealand, Banchero continues to impress at the World Cup.

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The US are very much in control after Greece dominated for the first few minutes but once Steve Kerr's team found the rhythm, the team in blue have been relentless and there is no surprise that they are the favourites for the title

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The buzzer sounds and the half comes to a close.

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Great basket from Bridges as he cuts through the Greek defence to bag his 7th point of the game.

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Walkup with three free throws and the player from Pasadena misses the first two.

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One minute remains in the half and the US continue to wear Greece down as they reopen a ten point advantage.

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US still in control

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2:11 left as Thanasis returns to the action for Greece.

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3 minutes remain in the half

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Georgios Papagiannis with another fine basket and the difference is now just ten points.

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Great Walkup as Greece bag two points with a sweet give and go

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Steve Kerr calls his first time out of the game

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The US have found their groove now and Greece are simply unable to deal with the quality across Team USA.

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A win for the US would mathematically qualify Steve Kerr's for the next stage and Greece would then have to beat New Zealand to advance.

The final round of Group C games will take place next Wednesday.

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Another time out called by Greece as the US start to turn the screw.

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Josh Hart drives through the Greece defence and the US on the cusp of opening a double digit lead for the first time in the game.

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7 minutes of the quarter remain as the US move into a six point lead.

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Banchero blocks but a foul is called and despite the Magic player's protests, Greece win two free throws, one despatched, one missed.

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USA still maintain advantage

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Pacers Haliburton wins two free throws and in a composed and relaxed manner sinks both

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Georgios Papagiannis, the top scorer on the court with 12 points for Greece

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Greece call a time out as Reeves dunks to increase the US lead

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Ioannis Papapetrou sinks the first three of the quarter

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Q2 underway.

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So, no surprise here in Manila following the shock news yesterday with France getting eliminated at the hands of Latvia.

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End of Q1 in Manila

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First quarter ends and the US have a lead in Manila.

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1:40 left in the quarter and it's been a blistering opening quarter with both teams looking good on the offense.

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Two fine blocks from Jackson Jr as he denies Thanasis.

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Non stop scoring from both teams as the US lead 18-17.

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Georgios Papagiannis bags a triple

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Brunson with another fine triple.

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Brunson looks good today as he breaks through a sea of white jerseys for a fine basket.

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Jackson Jr. with an ambitious effort that goes in off the back glass. 

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Brunson puts the US ahead for the first time today

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Greece 8-7 USA

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Big triple from Ingram... first three pointer of the game

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Edwards looks for the three and the rebound falls to Greece.

Thanasis fouled by Ingram.

 

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Greece sink another two points and move into a 6-2 lead 

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USA starting five

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Greece open the scoring

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US win the opening tip.

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Greece in white today and the US in their blue jerseys

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All set in Manila ....

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Greece v USA: officials

The referees for today's game are Antonio Conde from Spain, Manuel Mazzoni from Italy and Venezuela's Daniel Garcia.

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Greece starting five

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Who to watch: Greece

In the opener against Jordan, shooting guard Giannoulis Larentzakis was the main scoring outlet for Dimitrios Itoudis’ team netting 19 points and the Olympiakos player was on court for just over 22 minutes and much of Greece’s hopes on going far in the tournament will depend on his shooting.

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Orlando Magic Power Forward Paolo Banchero was the standout player for the US in the opening game as he bagged 21 points for Steve Kerr's team as part of the opening game win over New Zealand.

Daniel Jiménez

Should things go the way of the form book, Greece could even afford to lose to the US today and then advance to the second round with a win over New Zealand on the last day of the group stage.

The US will face (already eliminated) Jordan with New Zealand taking on Greece, with both games taking place next Wednesday.

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Recent form: USA

August, 2023: USA 99-91 Germany

August, 2023: USA 108-86 Greece

August, 2023: Spain 88-98 USA

August, 2023: USA 92-62 Slovenia

August, 2023: USA 117-74 Puerto Rico

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Recent form: Greece

August, 2023: Greece 71-84 Germany

August, 2023: USA 108-86 Greece

August, 2023: Italy 74-70 Greece

August, 2023: Greece 64-71 Serbia

August, 2023: Greece 88-77 Slovenia

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Kerr on Greece

Speaking ahead of the game against Greece, US coach Steve Kerr acknowledged that Greece are a very 'resilient and physical team'.

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Greece looking to surprise USA

In a friendly game in the build-up to the World Cup, the American side were too strong for Greece winning 108-86 during its 5-0 run through the USA Basketball Showcase ahead of the tournament.

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The United States will take on Greece in their second FIBA 2023 World Cup group-stage game.

Steve Kerr’s men will face the Europeans after facing New Zealand, while their third and final game before the knockout rounds will be against Jordan.

The Americans will be looking to win their sixth gold medal in a World Cup and overtake former Yugoslavia as the national team with the most victories in the international tournament.

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In the earlier Group C game played this morning, New Zealand were too strong for Jordan with the Asian side now bowing out of the tournament following two defeats.

The final score saw the New Zealanders win 95-87.

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The clash between USA and Greece will take place today at the Mall of Asia in Manilla and is scheduled to get underway at 8.40 a.m. ET/5.40 a.m. PT.

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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the second Group C game as Greece face Team USA

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