US gathers pace at Basketball World Cup on day of historic wins

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The United States gathered momentum with a win over Greece at the Basketball World Cup on Monday, Aug. 28, while there were historic first victories for debutants South Sudan and Cape Verde.

American Austin Reaves dunks the ball during the FIBA Basketball World Cup game against Greece at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay city, suburban Manila on August 28, 2023. Defending champions Spain, Serbia and a Luka Doncic-inspired Slovenia picked up their second wins of the tournament, while New Zealand and Cote d'Ivoire got off the mark.

The Americans were rewarded with impressive performances throughout the lineup, with the hard-working Josh Hart pulling down 11 rebounds. Antetokounmpo withdrew from Greece's squad on the eve of the tournament, saying he was not ready to play after undergoing knee surgery last month. South Sudan head coach Royal Ivey said his players"stuck to the game plan from the opening tip to the closing horn".

 

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