Despite losing, the Czech Republic could still reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup if the United States beats Brazil later Monday.
The Czechs lost to Greece 84-77. Greece (3-2) needed to win the game in Shenzhen, China, by 12 points or more and then wait and hope that the United States (4-0) defeated Brazil (3-1).
The early result guarantees the Americans of a place in the quarterfinals no matter what they do against Brazil. A Brazil victory would put it in ahead of the Czechs to wrap up the quarterfinal field.
Argentina, Serbia, Spain, Poland, France, and Australia had already advanced to the last eight.