Details:
Who: 32 Men’s National Basketball Teams What: 2019 FIBA Basketball World CupWhere: China (Multiple Cities)When: Aug. 31 – Sept. 15, 2019
Bucks Players:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece)Thanasis Antetokounmpo (Greece)Ersan Ilyasova (Turkey)Khris Middleton (USA)Brook Lopez (USA)
How To Watch:
All of the games from the Group Phase will be broadcasted on ESPN+ in the United States. Fans can sign up for the streaming service HERE ($4.99/mo). International fans can find their local broadcast affiliate HERE.
Schedule:
The first round of Group Phase between the 32 qualified teams begins on Aug. 31, 2019.
The United States, Turkey, Japan and Czech Republic will compete in Group E at the Shanghai Oriental Center in Shanghai, China. Greece will compete in Group F with Brazil, Montenegro and New Zealand at Gymnasium of Youth Olympic Games Sport Park in Nanjing, China.
Below are the first round games featuring Bucks players:
Sept. 1
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Turkey 86 - Japan 67 (Ersan Ilyasova - 19 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK)
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Greece 85 - Montenegro 60 (Giannis - 10 PTS, 8 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 1 AST | Thanasis - 8 PTS, 1 REB, 1 AST, 1 BLK)
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USA 88 - Czech Republic 67 (Khris Middleton - 8 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL | Brook Lopez 2 PTS, 1 REB, 1 AST, 1 BLK)
Sept. 3
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Brazil 79 - Greece 78 (Giannis Antetokounmpo 13 PTS, 4 REB, 3 STL, 1 AST)
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USA 93 - Turkey 92 (Ersan Ilyasova - 23 PTS, 14 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK | Khris Middleton - 15 PTS, 2 REB | Brook Lopez - 4 PTS, 3 REB, 2 BLK)
Sept. 5
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Czech Republic 91 - Turkey 76 (Ersan Ilyasova - 6 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK)
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Greece 103 - New Zealand 97 (Giannis Antetokounmpo - 24 PTS, 10 REB, 6 AST, 2 STL | Thanasis Antetokounmpo 10 PTS, 3 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK)
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USA 98 - Japan 45 (Khris Middleton 9 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST, 2 STL | Brook Lopez 7 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST)
Second Round:
The top two teams from Group E and Group F will compete in Group K in the second round beginning on Sept. 7. Group K games will be played at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center in Shenzhen, China. Dates and times are to be determined.
After the Group Phase, the Final Phase begins on Sept. 10 and the World Cup Final takes place on Sept. 15.
Teams that don’t advance to the second round will play for placement in the classification round.
Bucks Pro Shop:
Rep the Bucks competing in the FIBA Basketball World Cup with player tees available in-store and online HERE. Cheering for Giannis, Thanasis and Team Greece? Check out Bucks Pro Shop's Greek collection in-store and online HERE. Supporting Team USA? Check out Bucks Pro Shop's Americana Collection in-store and online HERE.
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