US Eases Past Greece 109–81 at Basketball World Cup to Advance to the 2nd Round

U.S. forward Mikal Bridges (5) recovers the ball in front of Greece guard Giannoulis Larentzakis (5) during the first half of a Basketball World Cup group C match in Manila, Philippines, on Aug. 28, 2023. Michael Conroy/AP Photo

MANILA, Philippines—The first required step at the Basketball World Cup for the Americans is now complete. They’re going to the tournament’s second round.

An achievement, technically—but one barely worth acknowledging.