A narrow victory was achieved by the US team with a final score of 55-52. The team's performance was marked by a low point total, the lowest in a preliminary-round game in over 50 years. At one point, the US trailed by two points, but a strong finish secured the win.

The team's winning streak now stands at 32 games. This streak has been uninterrupted since a loss in the 2006 semifinals.

Further details about the game, including individual player performances, are available from the source.