USA vs Puerto Rico in Final Group Stage Match

Team USA will face Puerto Rico in their final group stage match of the 2024 Paris Olympics, having already secured a quarterfinal spot with dominant wins over Serbia and South Sudan. The Americans, led by stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant, are aiming to sweep Group C and continue their pursuit of a fifth consecutive gold medal. Despite Puerto Rico's historical upset over the U.S. in the 2004 Athens Olympics, they are winless in this tournament and face long odds against the highly favored American team. Puerto Rico's elimination is already confirmed, making this game an opportunity for Team USA to potentially rest key players and refine their rotation. Coach Steve Kerr has indicated that Joel Embiid will return to the starting lineup alongside other top players. The game is expected to be less intense given the stakes, but Team USA will still aim for a strong finish in the group phase.