Team USA vs. Puerto Rico live score, updates, highlights from 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup tune-up game

Team USA’s road to a Gold Medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup starts tonight.

Before the United States heads to the Philippines for the tournament, it will play five exhibition tune-up games to give the new roster a chance to get comfortable with each other.

The first and only tune-up game on U.S. soil will be played in Las Vegas when Team USA faces off against Puerto Rico on Monday, Aug. 7.

From there, Team USA will head to Spain for scrimmages against Slovenia and Spain before traveling to Abu Dhabi for warm-up games against Greece and Germany.

Fans will get their first chance to see Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, and Team USA tonight. The Sporting News has you covered with live updates, highlights, and more from all the action below.

Team USA vs. Puerto Rico score

Team USA vs. Puerto Rico live updates, highlights

First quarter

10:30: p.m. — Austin Reaves gets a huge ovation from the crowd as he checks into the game and buries a triple with his first touch of the game. USA lead 17-12.

10:24 p.m. — Jaren Jackson Jr is making his presence felt early i this one on both ends of the floor. He’s scored six of the first eight points for USA.

10:20 p.m. — Defense turns to offense as Anthony Edwards runs the floor for the jam. 

BI block ➡️ Ant finish#USABMNT 🇺🇸 | Live on FS1 pic.twitter.com/gWf39KIBXM

— NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2023

10:18 p.m. — Team USA is moving the ball well early, but struggling to knock down shots. Puerto Rico lead 6-4

10:15 p.m. — Jaren Jackson Jr. gets it to go at the rim for the first points of the contest and we’re officially underway!

Jaren Jackson Jr. gets the scoring started in Vegas 😤#USABMNT 🇺🇸 | Live on FS1 pic.twitter.com/3RZZrQB5Jh

— NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2023

Pregame

10:11 p.m. — Team USA will start with Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, Mikal Bridges, Brandon Ingram, and Jaren Jackson Jr. 

First five on the floor in Vegas

🔹 @B_Ingram13
🔹 @theantedwards_
🔹 @jalenbrunson1
🔹 @mikal_bridges
🔹 @jarenjacksonjr

🇺🇸 #USABMNT pic.twitter.com/maR8xKr9Le

— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 8, 2023

Puerto Rico will start with Tremont Waters, Isaiah Pineiro, Christopher Ortiz, John Holland, and George Conditt IV.

10:00 p.m. — Team USA hits the court ahead of tip-off. We’re just minutes away in Vegas. 

The 🇺🇸 #USABMNT takes the court!

🇺🇸 USA vs 🇵🇷 PUR

10 PM ET/7 PM PT
📍 @TMobileArena

📺 Watch on FS1 pic.twitter.com/bRKnFeCeyB

— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 8, 2023

9:05 p.m. — Paolo Banchero getting loose ahead of Team USA debut. 

Locked. In. @Pp_doesit

🇺🇸 #USABMNT pic.twitter.com/6XqQVVhepf

— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 8, 2023

1:30 p.m. — Get your first look at the 2023 Team USA players in their new threads!

The boys are ready! 🇺🇸

The #USABMNT will hit the floor for the first time TONIGHT in a showcase exhibition vs. Puerto Rico!

⏰: 10 pm/et
📺: FS1 pic.twitter.com/0JzErXlvne

— NBA (@NBA) August 7, 2023

What channel is Team USA vs. Puerto Rico?

• Date: Monday, Aug. 7
• TV channels: FS1
• Live stream: Sling TV | Courtside 1891

Fans in the U.S. can watch the FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sling TV, which is now offering half off your first month! You can stream the sports you love starting at just $20 in your first month with Sling Orange.

Courtside 1891 is FIBA’s official streaming service. It offers two subscriptions.

Courtside 1891 Plus is free and gives you access to “extended highlights and a curated feed for your favorite teams and competition.” Courtside 1891 Max is a paid subscription that gives you allows you to watch “live game streams and full game replays.” Geo-restrictions may apply to certain regions.

If you just want to watch FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, you can buy a pass for the entire tournament for $9.99. An annual pass, which includes FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and other international competitions, costs $44.99.

USA Basketball Showcase schedule

After one showcase game against Puerto Rico, the team will head to Spain and Abu Dhabi for four more tune-up games ahead of the World Cup.

You can find the United States’ full training camp exhibition schedule below.

Team USA roster for 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup

Here are the players who will represent the United States Men’s National Team at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.