Workforce USA’s easiest run on the 2023 FIBA Global Cup got here to an finish on Sunday with a 110-104 defeat to Lithuania within the ultimate sport of the second one spherical. Anthony Edwards went off for 35 issues, but it surely wasn’t plenty in opposition to a veteran Lithuanian facet that ruled the glass and shot extraordinarily smartly from 3-point land. In spite of the loss, Workforce USA has certified for the quarterfinals, the place they’ll face Italy on Tuesday. 

The second one spherical of the Global Cup concluded on Sunday, and the knockout phases gets underway on Tuesday in Manila. The 8 residue groups: Workforce USA, Italy, Germany, Latvia, Serbia, Lithuania, Canada and Slovenia will fight it out for the James Naismith trophy and the appropriate to name themselves global champions. 

Some impressive groups now not concerned are perennial Ecu powerhouses France and Spain. The French have been unceremoniously dumped out of the match within the crew phases, future the Spanish noticed their run come to a similar on Sunday with a tragic defeat to Canada in the second one spherical. There used to be some just right information for the groups who didn’t produce the quarterfinals, on the other hand. Australia, Japan and South Sudan all certified for the 2024 Paris Olympics through utility in their efficiency within the classification video games. France can be there because the host population. 

Workforce USA does now not have its brightest stars collaborating within the pageant, however the American citizens stay preferred to win the development. The United States squad (complete roster right here) is coached through Steve Kerr and led through Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Mikal Bridges. The American citizens are in search of a greater end result than after they completed 7th within the match in 2019. 

FIBA Global Cup time table

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All occasions Jap.

Quarterfinals: Sept. 5-6

Lithuania vs. Serbia, 4:45 a.m. — Tuesday, Sept. 5
USA vs. Italy, 8:40 a.m. — Tuesday, Sept. 5
Germany vs. Latvia, 4:45 a.m. — Wednesday, Sept. 6
Canada vs. Slovenia, 8:40 a.m. — Wednesday, Sept. 6

Semifinals: Sept. 8
Ultimate: Sept. 10

2d spherical ratings

Friday, September 1
Italy 78, Serbia 76
Germany 100, Georgia 73
Latvia 74, Spain 69
USA 85, Montenegro 73
Puerto Rico 102, Dominican Republic 97
Slovenia 91, Australia 80
Lithuania 92, Greece 67

Sunday, September 3 (2d spherical)
Australia 100, Georgia 84
Italy 73, Puerto Rico 57
Montenegro 73, Greece 69
Latvia 104, Brazil 84
Germany 100, Slovenia, 71
Serbia 112, Dominican Republic 79
Lithuania 110, USA 104
Canada 88, Spain 85

Ultimate 2nd spherical crew standings

Word: Opening spherical crew degree effects elevate over. Groups obtain two issues for a win and one level for a loss. Tiebreakers are made up our minds through head-to-head document, or level differential if essential. 

Italy	5	4	1	+34	9	Quarterfinals
Serbia	5	4	1	+122	9	Quarterfinals
Puerto Rico	5	3	2	-5	8	Eradicated
Dominican Republic	5	3	2	-19	8	Eradicated

Lithuania	5	5	0	+107	10	Quarterfinals
United States	5	4	1	+109	9	Quarterfinals
Montenegro	5	3	2	+7	8	Eradicated
Greece	5	2	3	-27	7	Eradicated

Germany	5	5	0	+103	10	Quarterfinals
Slovenia	5	4	1	+33	9	Quarterfinals
Australia	5	3	2	+48	8	Eradicated
Georgia	5	2	3	-28	7	Eradicated

Canada	5	4	1	+110	9	Quarterfinals
Latvia	5	4	1	+40	9	Quarterfinals
Spain	5	3	2	+60	8	Quarterfinals
Brazil	5	3	2	+19	8	Quarterfinals

FIBA Global Cup odds

• USA: -125
• Canada: +350
• Slovenia: +750
• Germany: +800
• Serbia: +800
• Lithuania: +800
• Italy: +2200
• Latvia: +3500

The protecting champions, Spain, had been eradicated and won’t be able to copy. Workforce USA is the bulky favourite, and in search of its first name since 2014. 

Ultimate standings

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9. Spain — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
10. Australia — qualification to 2024 Paris Olympics
11. Brazil — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
12. Montenegro — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
13. Puerto Rico — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
14. Dominican Republic — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
15. Greece — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
16. Georgia — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
17. South Sudan — qualification to 2024 Paris Olympics
18. France — already certified to 2024 Paris Olympics (as host)
19. Japan — qualification to 2024 Paris Olympics
20. Egypt — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
21. Finland — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
22. Fresh Zealand — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
23. Lebanon — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
24. Philippines — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
25. Mexico — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
26. Angola — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
27. Ivory Coast — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
28. Cape Verde 
29. China
30. Venezuela
31. Iran
32. Jordan