Paul George returned to the bench and helped restore chemistry for Team USA on Sunday, but it still struggled to advance to the quarterfinals of the Olympic basketball tournament.
The U.S. team's 100-97 victory over France improved its record to 5-0 in Group A play, the only undefeated team in the Games. It will play Wednesday against the fourth-seeded team from Group B, an opponent that will be determined on Monday.
George had scored 15 and 20 points as a reserve in the first two Olympic games. Promoted to the starting unit in place of Klay Thompson, he didn't find chemistry with that group, which also included Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and DeMarcus Cousins.