Puerto Rico women's basketball

Spain narrowly defeated Puerto Rico 63-62 in women's basketball, with Laura Gil scoring two crucial free throws in the final moments, securing Spain's second win in the group stage. Puerto Rico, despite a strong comeback, remains winless after two games, with Mya Hollingshed leading their scoring efforts. In men's basketball, France edged Japan 94-90 in a thrilling overtime match, with Matthew Strazel's late-game heroics forcing the extension and Victor Wembanyama contributing key points in overtime. Japan's Yuki Kawamura stood out with 29 points despite the loss, and the Japanese team showed resilience even without key players. Both Spain and France are positioned well in their respective groups, with Spain aiming to recover from a disappointing sixth-place finish in Tokyo, while France looks forward to a matchup against Germany. Team USA is set to begin their Olympic campaign, eyeing an eighth consecutive gold medal, with a significant betting favorite status against Japan.