Team USA, the national men’s basketball team, faces off against France for their first game in the group play stage at the Tokyo Olympics. The team, featuring Portland Trail Blazers’ point guard Damian Lillard, struggled in exhibition games due to being shortstaffed. Bradley Beal had to drop out of competition due to health and safety protocols, while Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, and Devin Booker were not yet available due to the NBA Finals, and Kevin Love could not get past a nagging calf strain. Keldon Johnson and JaVale McGee rounded out the final roster for Tokyo.
Team USA vs. France Game Preview
