Basketball fans are slowly starting to place their bets on Team USA as they dominate the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The United States is famously known for producing some of the best basketball players ever. However, things may get a little interesting during Game 3 of Group. The USA vs. Jordan matchup has fans excited for reasons we will shortly dive into.
Team USA is coming off back-to-back victories against New Zealand and Greece. They dominated the floor against the NZ Tall Blacks with a final score of 99-72. During Game 2 against Greece, the US looked very balanced with each player taking on a role their best known for. They were able to hold Greece down to 7-23 from deep while recording 7 blocks and 8 steals. They also shot 57.4% from the field, 40.9% from deep, and 88.2% from the foul line.
Team USA cruises past Greece 109-81 🔥
Austin Reaves: 15 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST
Jalen Brunson: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 100% FG
Ant Edwards: 13 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST pic.twitter.com/aYVkIOUAXv
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 28, 2023
Jordan will be entering this game with two straight losses on their record. They might be placed fourth in Group C but they still have potential. They showed great defensive potential against New Zealand recording 10 steals and 2 blocks. This could be a problem for Team USA but their roster is filled with players who work both ways. Regardless of the outcome, the US is about to qualify for the next stage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Jordan will have its way through to stay alive.
Can Jordan defeat Team USA to keep their 2023 FIBA World Cup run alive?
The USA vs. Jordan matchup will be a must-win game for the latter to have a better chance of surviving Group C. This matchup will take place at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines. Tip-off will take place by 1:40 PM (PT) on August 29th, 2023. Fans will be able to watch the game live on Courtside 1891. Every Group C game will be streamed on ESPN 2. The game will also be streamed on FuboTV, ESPN.com, ESPN App, and ESPN+.
Both teams have a great lineup for the game. Let us take a look at their starting five lineups.
Team USA Starting Lineup:
- Brandon Ingram (F)
- Mikal Bridges (F)
- Jalen Brunson (G)
- Anthony Edwards (G)
- Jaren Jackson Jr. (C)
Team Jordan Starting Lineup:
- Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (F)
- Ahmet Düverioğlu (C)
- Freddy Ibrahim (G)
- Sami Bzai (G)
- Zaid Abbas (F)
RONDAE HOLLIS-JEFFERSON.
38 POINTS.
AND-ONE THREE-POINTER TO SEND IT TO OVERTIME.#FIBAWC x #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/i5qW7E6fAI— FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 (@FIBAWC) August 28, 2023
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is a player to watch out for on Team Jordan. RHJ happens to be one of the best offensive players in the 2023 FIBA World Cup this time. However, this doesn’t avoid the fact that Anthony Edwards, Austin Reaves, Paolo Banchero, and Brandon Ingram are the biggest offensive threats on Team USA. The US is a set of well-rounded athletes who can make Jordan struggle.