Bam Adebayo led scoring for Team USA in a comfortable 103-86 win over South Sudan at the basketball event of the 2024 Olympics, with the Miami Heat star posting 18 points and seven rebounds.
The Americans ensured there was no repeat of the exhibition game between both sides in preparation for the Olympic Games, limiting the Africans to just 36 points in the first half.
South Sudan came out better in the offensive end for the second half, managing to win the third quarter by three points, but Team USA kept up with their opponents to see them off in a 17-point win.
Superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant combined for 26 points, with LeBron also posting seven rebounds as Team USA booked a place in the last eight of the Olympics.
Serbia recovered from the opening day loss to the United States by strolling to a 107-66 win over Puerto Rico. Star player Nikola Jokic finished the match one assist away from a triple double, posting 14 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists.
Serbia will confirm their place in the quarter-final if they get a win over South Sudan while Team USA will play their last Group C game against Puerto Rico on August 3.