While the U.S. men’s basketball team is 4-0 in Rio and has already locked up a spot in the quarterfinal round, they haven’t looked all that convincing in wins over Australia and Serbia. In those wins guards Matthew Dellavedova and Patty Mills (Australia), and Milos Teodosic (Serbia) gave the Americans fits working in ball screen situations. Sunday’s group finale brings another test for the Americans in this area, with point guard Tony Parker leading the way for France.
Since being blown out by Australia in their group opener the French have won three straight, blowing out China and Venezuela with a one-point win over Serbia in between.