USA Basketball Aims for Top Seed in Olympic Knockout Round

Securing the No. 1 seed could provide a strategic advantage in the quarterfinals.

Point differential is critical for seeding in the Olympic basketball tournament.
Coach Steve Kerr emphasizes the importance of winning big in the final group stage game against Puerto Rico.
Team USA leads the tournament with a point differential of plus-43.
Jrue Holiday's ankle injury makes his availability uncertain for the upcoming game.
Kevin Durant is expected to continue coming off the bench for the remainder of the Olympics.