Team USA vs Greece live score, updates, highlights from FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 game

In its first FIBA Basketball World Cup game, Team USA showed that its biggest advantage isn’t star power, but rather depth at multiple positions.

The Americans defeated New Zealand on Saturday largely because their second unit powered them to victory. Rookie of the Year award winner Paolo Banchero finished with a game-high 21 points, and Tyrese Haliburton and Austin Reaves combined to contribute 22 points and nine assists.

Team USA will look to build off that win when it faces Greece on Monday. Can the Americans’ balanced attack move them to 2-0 in the group stage?

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Team USA vs Greece on Monday. Follow along with all of the action right here.

MORE: Paolo Banchero is making strides toward stardom with FIBA World Cup role

Team USA vs Greece score

Team USA vs Greece live score, updates, highlights

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.

Fans in the U.S. can watch the FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sling TV, which is now offering half off your first month! You can stream the sports you love starting at just $20 in your first month with Sling Orange, which includes ESPN2.

Courtside 1891 offers two subscriptions. Courtside 1891 Plus is free and gives you access to “extended highlights and a curated feed for your favorite teams and competition.” Courtside 1891 Max is a paid subscription that allows you to watch “live game streams and full game replays.”

If you just want to watch the FIBA Basketball World Cup, you can buy a pass for the entire tournament for $9.99. An annual pass, which includes the FIBA Basketball World Cup and other international competitions, costs $44.99. Use code TSN10WC to receive a 10 percent discount.

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Team USA roster for 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup

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.