Team USA vs. Puerto Rico score, result: Anthony Edwards dazzles in 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup tune-up game

Benyam Kidane

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Team USA hit the floor for the first time ahead of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, cruising to a comfortable 117-74 win over Puerto Rico. 

After a slow start, Team USA blew the game open in the second half, outscoring Puerto Rico 67-31 across the final 20 minutes, including a 20-0 run that spanned the third and fourth quarters.

Seven players scored in double figures on the night, led by 15 points apiece from Anthony Edwards and Cam Johnson, while Tyrese Haliburton pulled the strings, leading the second unit with 12 assists to go with seven points. Jalen Brunson finished with an 11-point, 12-rebound double-double. 

Former Boston Celtics guard Tremont Waters led Puerto Rico with 17 points and five steals.

The United States will now head to Spain for scrimmages against Slovenia and Spain before traveling to Abu Dhabi for warm-up games against Greece and Germany.

If you missed any of the action from their first hit-out in Las Vegas, The Sporting News has you covered with all the live updates, highlights, stats, and more below.

Team USA vs. Puerto Rico score

  1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final
Team USA 27 23 34 33 117
Puerto Rico 21 22 18 13 74

Team USA vs. Puerto Rico live updates, highlights

Final: Team USA 117, Puerto Rico 74

That's a wrap for Team USA's first competitive hit out. A comfortable 43-point win!

10:13 a.m. — Haliburton gets free in the open floor and slams it home. Make that a 39-8 run for Team USA. They lead 113-69.

12:06 a.m. —  Walker Kessler checks into the game for his first minutes of the contest. All 11 active players have now seen the floor tonight. Josh Hart did not suit up tonight (rest).

12:00 a.m. — Tyrese Haliburton's playmaking has been elite tonight. he's got 12 dimes. None better than this behind-the-back to Jaren Jackson Jr. 

11:58 p.m. — Team USA not giving up an inch tonight, they're on a 20-0 scoring run to make it 94-61.

11:51 p.m. — Team USA starting the fourth quarter with a smaller lineup, with Bobby Portis at center. He's joined by Tyrese Haliburton, Auston Reaves, Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson. 

End of third quarter: Team USA 84, Puerto Rico 61

Team USA has blown the game open in the third, outscoring Puerto Rico 34-18, behind their lockdown defense.

Anthony Edwards has a team-high 15 points, while Mikal Bridges and 12 and Brandon Ingram 10. 

Tremont Waters leads Puerto Rico with 15 points, while George Conditt IV has 12. 

11:43 p.m. — The ball is moving for Team USA. Make that 18 assists on 31 made field goals. They lead 74-60.

11:37 p.m. — Anthony Edwards is heating up in Q3! He's got eight of his team-high 12 points in the period. 

11:36 p.m. — Aleem Ford with the much-needed triple for Puerto Rico to cut it to 65-52.

11:33 p.m. — The unselfishness is on full display for Team USA as they continue to make the extra pass. Banchero drops it off to Edwards for the easy bucket to make it 65-52.

11:32 p.m. — Brandon Ingram = FIBA rim protector.

11:30 p.m. — Jackson Jr. brings up his third foul of the night and heads to the bench. Paolo Banchero checks in the team USA.

11:28 p.m. — Mikal Bridges gets the steal and takes it coast to coast. That's 12 turnovers for Puerto Rico tonight. 

11:25 p.m. — Team USA starts the third with a bang, opening the period on a 7-2 run behind buckets from Brunson, Ednwards and Ingram. 

Half-time: Team USA 50, Puerto Rico 43

Team USA goes into the half with a seven-point lead, thanks to. high-energy effort in the second quarter, led largely by their bench. 

Austin Reaves leads the way with nine points on 4-of-6 shooting in just eight minutes on court.

LeBron James approves.

11:01 p.m. — Team USA has looked their best in transition tonight, forcing easy buckets off turnovers. The Edwards x Bridges combo on the perimeter is a nightmare. 

10:53 p.m. — OK Anthony Edwards!! He blocks the 3-pointer on one end and slams home the wide-open jam on the other. His athleticism is proving to be a headache for Puerto Rico. Team USA lead 42-35.

10:48 p.m. — Is this Austin Reaves' team? The Lakers guard is in attack mode every time he gets the ball. Team USA lead 40-33.

10:46 p.m. —  Conditt IV gets the wide-open jam at the rim for Puerto Rico. This USA lineup is fast but is giving up some size inside. Jackson Jr. checks right back into the game. Team USA lead 33-30.

10:43 p.m. — Team USA starts the quarter with their second unit lineup featuring Tyrese Haliburton, Austin Reaves, Cam Johnson, Paolo Banchero and Bobby Portis. This unit is getting up and down the floor with plenty of energy. 

10:41 p.m. — Stephen Thompson Jr. gets the second started with a triple for Puerto Rico to cut the lead down to three points.  

End of first quarter: Team USA 27, Puerto Rico 21

After Puerto Rico took an early lead, Team USA found their rhythm, connecting on 11 of their last 15 shots to go into the first break with a six-point lead. 

Jaren Jackson Jr. was the focal point in the opening quarter, with a team-high eight points on 4-of-5 shooting, adding three rebounds, and a block, while Austin Reaves and Brandon Ingram have five points apiece. 

10:37 p.m. —Olympic gold medalists Kevin Durant and Draymond Green in the house to support Team USA.

10:34 p.m. — Tremont Waters in attack mode for Puerto Rico. He takes it right to the rim through traffic for two. He leads the way with nine points in Q1. 

10:30 p.m. — Austin Reaves gets a huge ovation from the crowd as he checks into the game and buries a triple with his first touch of the game. USA lead 17-12.

10:24 p.m. — Jaren Jackson Jr is making his presence felt early i this one on both ends of the floor. He's scored six of the first eight points for USA.

10:20 p.m. — Defense turns to offense as Anthony Edwards runs the floor for the jam. 

10:18 p.m. — Team USA is moving the ball well early, but struggling to knock down shots. Puerto Rico lead 6-4

10:15 p.m. — Jaren Jackson Jr. gets it to go at the rim for the first points of the contest and we're officially underway!

Pregame

10:11 p.m. — Team USA will start with Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, Mikal Bridges, Brandon Ingram, and Jaren Jackson Jr. 

Puerto Rico will start with Tremont Waters, Isaiah Pineiro, Christopher Ortiz, John Holland, and George Conditt IV.

10:00 p.m. — Team USA hits the court ahead of tip-off. We're just minutes away in Vegas. 

9:05 p.m. — Paolo Banchero getting loose ahead of Team USA debut. 

1:30 p.m. — Get your first look at the 2023 Team USA players in their new threads!

What channel is Team USA vs. Puerto Rico?

  • Date: Monday, Aug. 7
  • TV channels: FS1
  • Live stream: Sling TV | 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.

Courtside 1891 is FIBA's official streaming service. It 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 gives you allows you to watch "live game streams and full game replays." Geo-restrictions may apply to certain regions.

If you just want to watch FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, you can buy a pass for the entire tournament for $9.99. An annual pass, which includes FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and other international competitions, costs $44.99.

USA Basketball Showcase schedule

After one showcase game against Puerto Rico, the team will head to Spain and Abu Dhabi for four more tune-up games ahead of the World Cup.

You can find the United States' full training camp exhibition schedule below.

Date Opponent Time (ET) Location
Monday, Aug. 7 vs. Puerto Rico 10 p.m. Las Vegas, NV
Saturday, Aug. 12 vs. Slovenia 3:30 p.m. Malaga, Spain
Sunday, Aug. 13 vs. Spain 3:30 p.m. Malaga, Spain
Friday, Aug. 18 vs. Greece 12 p.m. Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sunday, Aug. 20 vs. Germany 12 p.m. Abu Dhabi, UAE

Team USA roster for 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup

Here are the players who will represent the United States Men's National Team at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Position Player Team
F Paolo Banchero Magic
F Mikal Bridges Nets
G Jalen Brunson Knicks
G Anthony Edwards Timberwolves
G Tyrese Haliburton Pacers
G Josh Hart Knicks
F Brandon Ingram Pelicans
F Jaren Jackson Jr. Grizzlies
F Cam Johnson Nets
C Walker Kessler Jazz
F Bobby Portis Bucks
G Austin Reaves Lakers

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Benyam Kidane is a senior NBA editor and has been covering the league for The Sporting News since 2016. In his spare time you can find him watching Allen Iverson highlights on repeat.