The 2023 FIBA Males’s International Cup is underway, and Workforce USA remained absolute best on Friday with a hard-fought 85-73 win over Montenegro in the second one around. Anthony Edwards led the way in which with 17 issues, because the American citizens moved to 4-0 total within the match and clinched a place within the quarterfinals. They’ll conclude the second one around on Sunday towards Lithuania.
Opening around organization degree play games on the match wrapped up Wednesday, and 16 of the 32 groups complex to the second one around, which were given underway on Friday The second one around will next conclude on Sunday forward of the eight-team knockout degree, which starts on Tuesday, Sept. 5.
At the side of Workforce USA, the one alternative undefeated groups excess within the match are Lithuania, Germany and Slovenia, all of whom have punched their tickets to the quarters. There are nonetheless 4 spots up for grabs, which will probably be made up our minds on Sunday. The largest recreation that moment options Canada towards Spain in a de-facto removal fit later they have been each and every surprised by means of Brazil and Latvia, respectively, of their second-round ties on Friday.
Generation the groups that have been eradicated within the first around of the contest can now not win the International Cup, they’re nonetheless competing in classification suits to resolve the general standings of the development. The ones video games are nonetheless remarkable as a result of they support resolve who will qualify for the Olympics and regional Olympic qualifying tournaments. One group scuffling with it out in the ones rounds is France, who have been eradicated within the organization levels in admirable model.
Workforce USA does now not have its brightest stars taking part within the festival, however the American citizens stay liked to win the development. The United States squad (complete roster right here) is coached by means of Steve Kerr and led by means of Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Mikal Bridges. The American citizens are on the lookout for a greater outcome than once they completed 7th within the match in 2019.
FIBA International Cup agenda
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All occasions Jap.
Saturday, Sept. 2 (Classification video games)
Finland vs. Venezuela, 3:30 a.m.
Angola vs. South Sudan, 4 a.m.
Unused Zealand vs. Egypt, 4:45 a.m.
Ivory Coast vs. France, 5:45 a.m.
Japan vs. Cape Verde, 7:10 a.m.
Philippines vs. China, 8 a.m.
Jordan vs. Mexico, 8:30 a.m.
Iran vs. Lebanon, 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, September 3 (2d around)
Australia vs. Georgia, 3:30 a.m.
Italy vs. Puerto Rico, 4 a.m.
Greece vs. Montenegro, 4:40 a.m.
Brazil vs. Latvia, 5:45 a.m.
Germany vs. Slovenia, 7:10 a.m.
Dominican Republic vs. Serbia, 8 a.m.
USA vs. Lithuania, 8:40 a.m.
Spain vs. Canada, 9:30 a.m.
Quarterfinals: Sept. 5-6
Semifinals: Sept. 8
Ultimate: Sept. 10
2d around rankings
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
2d around organization standings
Observe: Opening around organization degree effects raise over. Groups obtain two issues for a win and one level for a loss. Tiebreakers are made up our minds by means of head-to-head file, or level differential if essential.
|
Serbia |
4 |
3 |
1 |
+89 |
7 |
TBD |
|
Domincan Republic |
4 |
3 |
1 |
+14 |
7 |
TBD |
|
Italy |
4 |
3 |
1 |
+18 |
7 |
TBD |
|
Puerto Rico |
4 |
3 |
1 |
+11 |
7 |
TBD |
|
United States |
4 |
4 |
0 |
+115 |
8 |
Quarterfinals |
|
Lithuania |
4 |
4 |
0 |
+101 |
8 |
Quarterfinals |
|
Montenegro |
4 |
2 |
2 |
+3 |
6 |
Eradicated |
|
Greece |
4 |
2 |
2 |
-23 |
6 |
Eradicated |
|
Germany |
4 |
4 |
0 |
+74 |
8 |
Quarterfinals |
|
Slovenia |
4 |
4 |
0 |
+62 |
8 |
Quarterfinals |
|
Australia |
4 |
2 |
2 |
+32 |
6 |
Eradicated |
|
Georgia |
4 |
2 |
2 |
-12 |
6 |
Eradicated |
|
Canada |
4 |
3 |
1 |
+107 |
7 |
TBD |
|
Spain |
4 |
3 |
1 |
+63 |
7 |
TBD |
|
Brazil |
4 |
3 |
1 |
+39 |
7 |
TBD |
|
Latvia |
4 |
3 |
1 |
+20 |
7 |
TBD |
FIBA International Cup odds
- USA: -145
- Canada: +400
- Slovenia: +800
- Germany: +1000
- Serbia: +1200
- Spain: +1600
Spain entered because the protecting champion, as Ricky Rubio took house International Cup MVP honors in 2019. The USA endmost gained the development in 2014.
Crew-stage effects
Friday, August 25
Crew A: Italy 81, Angola 67
Crew E: Australia 98, Finland 72
Crew D: Montenegro 91, Mexico 71
Crew H: Latvia 109, Lebanon 70
Crew A: Dominican Republic 87, Philipines 81
Crew E: Germany 81, Japan 63
Crew D: Lithuania 93, Egypt 67
Crew H: Canada 95, France 65
Saturday, August 26
Crew B: Puerto Rico 101, South Sudan 96
Crew F: Georgia 85, Cape Verde 60
Crew C: Greece 92, Jordan 71
Crew G: Brazil 100, Iran 59
Crew F: Slovenia 100, Venezuela 85
Crew B: Serbia 105, China 63
Crew C: United States 99, Unused Zealand 72
Crew G: Spain 94, Cote D’Ivoire 64
Sunday, August 27
Crew A: Dominican Republic 87, Italy 82
Crew E: Germany 85, Australia 82
Crew D: Montenegro 89, Egypt 74
Crew H: Canada 128, Lebanon 73
Crew A: Angola 80, Philippines 70
Crew E: Japan 98, Finland 88
Crew D: Lithuania 96, Mexico 66
Crew H: Latvia 88, France 86
Monday, August 28
Crew B: South Sudan 89, China 69
Crew F: Cape Verde 81, Venezuela 75
Crew C: Unused Zealand 95, Jordan 87 (OT)
Crew G: Cote D’Ivoire 71, Iran 69
Crew F: Slovenia 88, Georgia 67
Crew B: Serbia 94, Puerto Rico 77
Crew C: United States 109, Greece 81
Crew G: Spain 96, Brazil 78
Tuesday, August 29
Crew E: Germany 101, Finland 75
Crew A: Dominican Republic 75, Angola 67
Crew D: Egypt 100, Mexico 72
Crew H: France 85, Lebanon 79
Crew E: Australia 109, Japan 89
Crew A: Italy 90, Philippines 83
Crew D: Lithuania 91, Montenegro 71
Crew H: Canada 101, Latvia 75
Wednesday, August 30
Crew B: Serbia 115, South Sudan 83
Crew F: Georgia 70, Venezuela 59
Crew C: United States 110, Jordan 62
Crew G: Brazil 89, Cote D’Ivoire 77
Crew F: Slovenia 92, Cape Verde 77
Crew B: Puerto Rico 107, China 89
Crew C: Greece 83, Unused Zealand 74
Crew G: Spain 85, Iran 65
Ultimate group-play standings
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Dominican Republic |
3 | 3 | 0 |
|
Italy |
3 | 2 | 1 |
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Angola |
3 | 1 | 2 |
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Philippines |
3 | 0 | 3 |
|
Serbia |
3 | 3 | 0 |
|
Puerto Rico |
3 | 2 | 1 |
|
South Sudan |
3 | 1 | 2 |
|
China |
3 | 0 | 3 |
|
USA |
3 | 3 | 0 |
|
Greece |
3 | 2 | 1 |
|
Unused Zealand |
3 | 1 | 2 |
|
Jordan |
3 | 0 | 3 |
|
Lithuania |
3 | 3 | 0 |
|
Montenegro |
3 | 2 | 1 |
|
Egypt |
3 | 1 | 2 |
|
Mexico |
3 | 0 | 3 |
|
Germany |
3 | 3 | 0 |
|
Australia |
3 | 2 | 1 |
|
Japan |
3 | 1 | 2 |
|
Finland |
3 | 0 | 3 |
|
Slovenia |
3 | 3 | 0 |
|
Georgia |
3 | 2 | 1 |
|
Cape Verde |
3 | 1 | 2 |
|
Venezuela |
3 | 0 | 3 |
|
Spain |
3 | 3 | 0 |
|
Brazil |
3 | 2 | 1 |
|
Ivory Coast |
3 | 1 | 2 |
|
Iran |
3 | 0 | 3 |
|
Canada |
3 | 3 | 0 |
|
Latvia |
3 | 2 | 1 |
|
France |
3 | 1 | 2 |
|
Lebanon |
3 | 0 | 3 |
