USA vs. Czech Republic score, results: Kevin Durant prop warriors jersey poole els Team USA to victory

During the 2021 NBA playoff series between the Bucks and Nets, Giannis Antetokounmpo called Kevin Durant the "best player in the world." The Brooklyn star had a performance worthy of that title on Saturday.

Durant totaled 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists in Team USA's 119-84 win over the Czech Republic, leading the Americans into the quarterfinals of the Olympic men's basketball tournament. He made history in the group-play game, passing Carmelo Anthony to become the top Olympic scorer in U.S. men's basketball history.

"So many great players, so many great coaches along the way, and I'm happy I'm just part of something special," Durant said of the scoring record NBA Home and Office Supplies during his postgame interview on Peacock.

But Durant wasn't the only Team USA player who had the scoring touch against the Czech Republic. Jayson Tatum had a game-high 27 points, and the Americans shot 62.5 percent from the field and nearly 50 percent from 3-point range as a team.

Team USA's knockout stage opponent will be determined by a draw, which is set to take place on Sunday.

Sporting News provided live updates and highlights from the U.S. men's basketball team's Olympic game Kobe Bryant against the Czech Republic. Check out all the highlights you missed right here.

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USA vs. Czech Republic score

USA vs. Czech Republic live updates, highlights from 2021 Olympics

(All times Eastern)

Final: USA 119, Czech Republic 84

9:35 a.m. — Team USA is on cruise control. This one is over. The Americans will advance to the next stage.

9:25 a.m. — Jayson Tatum with the midrange jumper and the rim protection. He has been terrific in this group-play contest.

End of third quarter: USA 82, Czech Republic 6 Kevin Garnett0

9:15 a.m. — Well, that was fast. Team USA ends the quarter on a 16-2 run. Kevin Durant is up to 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting. 

9:05 a.m. — Oh my. What a vicious move by Kevin Durant.

9 a.m. — The Czech Republic just keeps hanging around. A nice job here getting the ball inside against a smaller defender.

Halftime: USA 47, Czech Republic 43

8:40 a.m. — Blake Schilb drills a 3-pointer just before the halftime buzzer, but Team USA walks into the locker room with a four-point lead.

8:35 a.m. — Defense to offense. Team USA has definitely picked up the intensity in the second quarter.

8:30 a.m. — Kevin Durant not only gives Team USA the lead, but also passes Carmelo Anthony to become the top Olympic scorer in U.S. men's basketball history.

8:25 a.m. — One fun subplot this game: Bulls teammates Tomas Satoransky and Zach LaVine facing off. They just took turns attacking each other on consecutive posses stephen curry jersey philippines sions.

End of first quarter: Czech Republic 25, USA 18

8:15 a.m. — Team USA responds with an 11-4 run to close the gap.

8:10 a.m. — A rough start for Team USA, as the Americans trail 17-7. Blake Schilb is cooking with 11 points for the Czech Republic.

8 a.m. — The starters for each team …

• USA: Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Bam Adebayo
• Czech Republic: Tomas Satoransky, Blake Schilb, Ondrej Balvin, Jaromir Bohacik, Jan V stephen curry icon jersey esely

7:50 a.m. — "Wake up, y'all. Wake up." Don't worry, JaVale McGee. We're here. Tipoff is coming soon.

MORE: Breaking down USA's quarterfinal scenarios

How to watch USA Olympic basketball games

• Time: 8 a.m. ET | 5 a.m. PT
• TV channel: N/A live on cable
• Live stream: Peacock

The USA vs. Czech Republic men's basketball game won't be broadcast live on cable television. Peacock, NBC's streaming service, is the only place to watch the live action at 8 a.m. ET on Saturday. NBCSN is scheduled to air a r stephen curry jersey 2xl eplay of the 2021 Olympic group match at 1:45 a.m. NBA Auto Accessories ET on Sunday.

Men's Olympic basketball schedule 2021

(All times Eastern)

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