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The FIBA World Cup is officially underway, with fans tuning in for some thrilling action across three host cities. With Gameday No. 1 & 2 both producing a number of exciting matchups, and some pretty big upsets, this year's tournament is shaping up to be a classic.
Notably, Team USA kicked off their 2023 FIBA World Cup campaign with a big win, defeating New Zealand as they look to avenge their disappointing 2019 FIBA World Cup. In addition, a back-and-forth battle through three quarters between Greece and Jordan saw the Hellenic team put on a monstrous fourth-quarter en route to a 92-71 win.
With two days of action behind us, let's take a look at the updated 2023 FIBA World Cup points tables, now that all groups have played two of their six games.
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FIBA World Cup 2023 Updated points table and bracket
Group A (2/6 games played)
Italy vs. Angola: 81-67
Dominican Republic vs. Phillippines: 87-81
In Group A, Italy picked up a big win over Angola, edging out first place thanks to a 14-point differential, compared to the Dominican Republic's 6. On the flip side, the Phillippines secured third place with a -6 point differential compared to Angola's -14.
Updated Standings
Group B (2/6 games played)
Puerto Rico vs. South Sudan: 101-96
Serbia vs. China: 105-63
In Group B, Serbia picked up a big win over China, edging out first place thanks to a 42-point differential, compared to Puerto Rico's 5. On the flip side, South Sudan secured third place with a -5 point differential compared to Angola's -42.
Updated Standings
Group C (2/6 games played)
Greece vs. Jordan: 92-71
Team USA vs. New Zealand: 99-72
In Group C, the USA picked up a big win over New Zealand, edging out first place thanks to a 27-point differential, compared to Greece's 21. On the flip side, Jordan secured third place with a -21 point differential compared to New Zealand's -27.
Updated Standings
Group D (2/6 games played)
Lithuania vs. Egypt: 93-67
Montenegro vs. Mexico: 91-71
In Group D, Lithuania picked up a big win over Egypt, edging out first place thanks to a 26-point differential, compared to Montenegro's 20. On the flip side, Mexico secured third place with a -20 point differential compared to Egypt's -26.
Updated Standings
Group E (2/6 games played)
Australia vs. Finland: 98-72
Germany vs. Japan: 81-63
In Group E, Australia picked up a big win over Finland, edging out first place thanks to a 26-point differential, compared to Germany's 18. On the flip side, Japan secured third place with a -18 point differential compared to Finland's -26.
Updated Standings
Group F (2/6 games played)
Georgia vs. Cape Verde: 85-60
Slovenia vs. Venezuela: 100-85
In Group F, Georgia picked up a big win over Cape Verde, edging out first place thanks to a 25-point differential, compared to Slovenia's 15. On the flip side, Venezuela secured third place with a -15 point differential compared to Cape Verde's -25.
Updated Standings
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Group G (2/6 games played)
Brazil vs. Iran: 100-59
Spain vs. Ivory Coast: 94-64
In Group G, Brazil picked up a big win over Iran, edging out first place thanks to a 41-point differential, compared to Spain's 30. On the flip side, Ivory Coast secured third place with a -30 point differential compared to Iran's -41.
Updated Standings
Group H (2/6 games played)
Latvia vs. Lebanon: 109-70
Canada vs. France: 95-65
In Group H, Latvia picked up a big win over Lebanon, edging out first place thanks to a 39-point differential, compared to Canada's 30. On the flip side, France secured third place with a -30 point differential compared to Lebanon's -39.
Updated Standings
With the 2023 FIBA World Cup in full swing, expect plenty of exciting matches in the days and weeks to come.
