The United States competes in its twenty-first Olympic games and has an overall record of 141-5. The Americans have won 16 gold medals, one silver medal, and one bronze medal, including four consecutive gold medals in men’s basketball (2008, ’12, ’16, and ’20).
USA vs. Brazil At The Olympics
Series record: The United States leads Brazil 9-0 in the Olympics.
Last meeting: On July 30, 1996, the United States defeated Brazil 98-75 in the quarterfinals of the Atlanta Olympics.
Last showing In The United States
On August 3, the United States trailed Puerto Rico 25-29 after the first quarter of their final group stage game. However, they promptly flipped the script and outscored Puerto Rico 62-30 in a dominant second and third quarter. Anthony Edwards emerged from the bench as the Americans’ driving force, scoring an impressive 26 points on 11-of-15 shooting from the field.
The Americans led by as many as 31 points in the second half, ultimately winning 104-83 and securing the top seed for the 2024 Paris Olympics quarterfinals. Along with Edwards, Joel Embiid contributed 15 points; Kevin Durant added 11 while shooting 3-of-7 from beyond the arc; Jayson Tatum had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds; LeBron James had 10 points, 8 assist, and 6 rebound; and Anthony Davis had 10 points.
USA’s Olympic Stats
- Record: 3-0
- Points per Game: 105.7.
- Rebounds: 41Â per game
- Average assists per game: 27.7.
- Steals per game: 10.7.
- FG%: 54.5%
- 3PT%: 42.6%
- Opponent’s FG%: 41.2%
- Opponent’s 3PT%: 29.1%
Brazil’s Final Showing
After losing to France (78-66) and Germany (86-73) in Group B, Brazil defeated Japan 102-84 to advance to the quarterfinals. The Brazilians opened up a double-digit advantage in the opening quarter and never looked back. Brazil’s hot 3-point shooting dominated this game, with an impressive 17-of-28 and 61% from behind the 3-point line.
Bruno Caboclo, a Brazilian attacker, was unstoppable during the triumph over Japan. He shot 13-of-19 from the field, including a perfect 4-of-4 from beyond the arc, to score an impressive 33 points and 17 rebounds. Nine of the boards came from the offensive end. Vitor Benite, who contributed 19 points and five three-pointers on seven attempts, helped Brazil win decisively. Â
Brazil’s Olympic Statistics
- Record: 1–2.
- Points per Game: 80.3.
- Rebounds per game: 38.7
- Average assists per game: 19.7.
- Steals per game: 8.3.
- FG%: 44.8%
- 3PT%: 45.3%
- Opponent’s FG%: 45.8%
- Opponent’s 3PT%: 34.7%
What To Watch:
Certified Buckets: Edwards’ 26 points against Puerto Rico propelled him to the top of Team USA’s scorers leaderboard, with an average of 16.7 points per game. He has emerged as a dynamic force in the American second unit, providing scoring, defense, and high energy to the red, white, and blue.
The bench has been crucial to the USA’s success, as evidenced by Durant’s 16 points per game. As the US prepares to face Brazil in the quarterfinals, Ant and KD are expected to continue to make an impact when called upon.
Ball Movement = Great Appearance: The Americans’ selfless style and eagerness to transfer the ball have resulted in an astonishing 27.7 assists per game, the most among teams competing in the Paris Olympics. James is leading the charge as the primary playmaker, averaging 7.3 assists in three games, which is tied for fourth most in the competition.
Cool ‘Em Down: At the Paris Olympics, the United States excelled at defending 3-point shooters, allowing opponents to convert only 29.1% of their shots from deep. The Americans will now face Brazil, which has the tournament’s best 3-point percentage at 45.3%. Brazil will seek to build on their impressive 61% long-range shooting performance from the previous game. At the same time, the US intends to shut down the perimeter.
Keep climbing, KD: With four rebounds in the win over Puerto Rico, Kevin Durant is now Team USA’s all-time leading rebounder. In addition to this milestone, Durant, who already holds the world record for most goals scored by the USA Men’s National Team, is on the cusp of another historic achievement. He is presently six points shy of surpassing Lisa Leslie (488 points) for the most points scored by a USA player. This upcoming game gives Durant another opportunity to make more USA Basketball history.
Looking Ahead.
The quarterfinal encounter between Team USA and Brazil looks to be thrilling and tough. Brazil’s exceptional shooting skill presents a big obstacle, but Team USA’s depth, defensive capability, and offensive firepower make them a difficult opponent. The conclusion will determine whether the team goes to the semifinals and continues its quest for Olympic glory.
In conclusion, as Team USA prepares for its quarterfinal match against Brazil, the emphasis will be on minimizing Brazil’s quick shooting while using its strengths to earn a victory. The matchup represents a vital milestone in Team USA’s journey toward the gold medal, and fans should expect an exciting and competitive game as these two talented teams battle it out on the Olympic stage.
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