USA Advances to Quarterfinals with Undefeated Record

The U.S. men's basketball team has advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics after defeating Puerto Rico 104-83, led by Anthony Edwards' 26 points. Earlier, the U.S. secured its quarterfinal spot and the No. 1 seed in Group C by beating South Sudan 103-86, with notable performances from Bam Adebayo and Kevin Durant. The win against South Sudan, which highlighted the resilience and unity of the youngest country in the world, saw South Sudanese fans celebrating their team's journey despite the loss. The U.S. team, coached by Steve Kerr, finished the group stage undefeated and will play the quarterfinals on August 6. The semifinals and medal games are scheduled for August 8 and 10, respectively, with broadcasts available on NBC, USA Network, and Peacock.