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Team USA FIBA World Cup opener vs. New Zealand - Open Thread

Are you tired of worrying about what people are leaking to reporters or posting on social media and just want to watch some basketball? Well, the FIBA World Cup is here to provide a temporary salve for what ails you. The tournament began play yesterday, but Team USA will begin its journey for World Cup glory this morning, as the stars and stripes take on New Zealand.

In case you’re just checking in on the international scene, Team USA is in Group C, joining Greece, Jordan, and New Zealand. The top two teams from the group will advance to the next stage of the 32-team tournament.