Team USA basketball vs. Czech Republic score, Tokyo Olympics: United States looks to close group play with win

Team USA opened Olympic play with a disappointing loss to France, but they were able to bounce back with a monster win over Iran. Now, they’ll be looking for their second straight victory when they take on the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic enters the contest having also defeated Iran and lost to France in their first two games. With three quarters of play in the books in Tokyo, the United States has opened up a sizable lead over the Czech Republic. 

Unlike Team USA, whose roster is comprised entirely of NBA players, the Czech Republic has just one current NBA player on its roster — Chicago Bulls guard Tomas Satoransky. The team has also former Washington Wizards and Denver Nuggets big man Jan Veselý. Given the talent disparity between the two teams, the U.S. enters the contest as an overwhelming favorite.

The game between the U.S. and the Czech Republic is the final game of group play. With a victory, Team USA will secure its spot in the knockout stage, which will run from Aug. 3-7, and the same could be said for the Czech Republic. 

Follow along below for real-time updates from Team USA’s matchup against the Czech Republic.