Team USA vs Slovenia score, results: USA takes down Luka Doncic-less Slovenia in FIBA World Cup tune-up game

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Team USA vs Slovenia score, results: USA takes down Luka Doncic-less Slovenia in FIBA World Cup tune-up game image

Team USA has passed its first two tests with flying colors.

Following a blowout win over Puerto Rico, the United States easily defeated Slovenia in Saturday's FIBA Basketball World Cup tune-up game. Slovenia sputtered without Luka Doncic, who was ruled out for precautionary reasons after taking a blow to his left knee in a loss against Spain.

Team USA, meanwhile, had no trouble generating offense. Anthony Edwards led the way with 15 points, and eight other American players finished with at least seven points.

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Team USA vs Slovenia. Check out all of the action you may have missed right here.

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Team USA vs Slovenia score

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USA2720202592
Slovenia2011181362

Team USA vs Slovenia live score, updates, highlights

(All times Eastern)

Final: Team USA 92, Slovenia 62

5:15 p.m. — No drama here. Team USA has a 25-point lead with just over a minute remaining. This one is over.

5:10 p.m. — Team USA has consistently turned defensive stops into fast break opportunities.

5 p.m. — Paolo Banchero does his best Jaren Jackson Jr. impression.

End of third quarter: Team USA 67, Slovenia 49

4:55 p.m. — Tyrese Haliburton finds an opening and finishes at the rim. Team USA is 10 minutes away from another comfortable win.

4:50 p.m. — Tyrese Haliburton to Josh Hart to Austin Reaves... swish.

4:45 p.m. — Gregor Glas hits a 3-pointer to cut the deficit to 14 points, but Cam Johnson responds with his own triple. Slovenia is trying to hang around, but it hasn't been able to really challenge Team USA.

4:40 p.m. — Team USA is rolling now. The Americans are up by 20 points midway through the third quarter. Slovenia is struggling to keep up without Luka Doncic.

Halftime: Team USA 47, Slovenia 31

4:20 p.m. — Cam Johnson gets the steal and beats the buzzer in transition. Team USA is clearly at its best when it pushes the pace.

4:10 p.m. — Brandon Ingram is always money from midrange.

4:05 p.m. — Showtime! Jalen Brunson feeds Anthony Edwards with an off-the-backboard alley-oop pass. Team USA extends its lead to 17.

4 p.m. — Austin Reaves finds a cutting Anthony Edwards for an easy dunk. Team USA's ball and body movement has been crisp so far.

End of first quarter: Team USA 27, Slovenia 20

3:55 p.m. — A solid first quarter for Team USA. Paolo Banchero, Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards each scored six points in the opening period.

3:50 p.m. — Jalen Brunson fakes out his defender and finds Cam Johnson in the corner for an open 3-pointer.

3:40 p.m. — Jaren Jackson Jr. was the 2022-23 Defensive Player of the Year for a reason.

3:30 p.m. — Here is Team USA's starting lineup: Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, Mikal Bridges, Brandon Ingram and Jaren Jackson Jr.

What channel is Team USA vs Slovenia on?

  • Date: Saturday, Aug. 12
  • TV channel: FS1
  • Live streaming: Sling TV

Team USA vs Slovenia will air on FS1. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.

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What time is Team USA vs Slovenia today?

  • Date: Saturday, Aug. 12
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 p.m. PT

Team USA vs Slovenia will tip off around 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 12. The game will be played in Malaga, Spain.

Team USA pre-tournament schedule

DateOpponentTime (ET)/Result
Aug. 7vs Puerto RicoUnited States 117, Puerto Rico 74
Aug. 12vs SloveniaUnited States 92, Slovenia 62
Aug. 13vs Spain3:30 p.m.
Aug. 18vs GreeceNoon
Aug. 20vs GermanyNoon

Team USA roster for 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup

PlayerHeightPosition
Paolo Banchero6-10Forward
Mikal Bridges6-6Forward
Jalen Brunson6-2Guard
Anthony Edwards6-4Guard
Tyrese Haliburton6-5Guard
Josh Hart6-5Guard
Brandon Ingram6-8Forward
Jaren Jackson Jr.6-11Center
Cam Johnson6-8Forward
Walker Kessler7-0Center
Bobby Portis6-11Forward
Austin Reaves6-5Guard

Team Slovenia roster for 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup

PlayerHeightPosition
Jaka Blazic6-5Forward
Vlatko Cancar*6-8Forward
Jakob Cebasek6-7Forward
Ziga Dimec6-11Center
Luka Doncic6-7Guard
Zoran Dragic6-5Guard
Gregor Glas6-6Guard
Gregor Hrovat6-5Forward
Aljaz Kunc6-6Forward
Jordan Morgan6-8Forward
Aleksej Nikolic6-3Guard
Bine Prepelic6-8Forward
Klemen Prepelic6-2Guard
Ziga Samar6-6Guard
Mike Tobey7-0Center

*According to Mike Singer of The Denver Post, Cancar suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in the lead-up to the FIBA Basketball World Cup