Team USA vs. Australia Basketball Showcase FREE STREAM: Get second look at LeBron James, men’s national team

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – The United States continues its pre-Olympic exhibition tour with a matchup against Australia today – Monday, July 15 – at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The game is available on multiple streaming services for free.

Today’s game will broadcast live on FS1 with tipoff scheduled for 10 a.m. Eastern. (6 p.m. Gulf Standard). Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch another look at Team USA for free by utilizing streaming alternatives like FuboTV and DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial. Sling TV is also offering promotional discounts for new customers.

Arguably assembling their most stacked roster since the 1992 Dream Team, The United States began their quest for a fifth consecutive gold medal with a with a challenging home task against Canada. Team USA came out sluggish, falling behind 11-1. The star-studded bunch shook off the cobwebs and enforced their will with a suffocating 86-72 victory.

Anthony Edwards led the U.S. with 13 points on 6-for-10 shooting while Steph Curry added 12 points and connected on a trio of 3-pointers. Anthony Davis settled into the post with 10 points and 11 rebounds while LeBron James had seven points. The Laker teammates were part of an overall contribution from a loaded lineup.

Team USA shot 50.8% from the field.

The United States went on a 14-2 second quarter run, fueled by the bench production from Edwards, Jayson Tatum and Bam Adebayo. The tide turned into a 41-33 lead at the break. On cue, Curry caught fire to open the third quarter with a pair of 3′s in just over a minute.

RJ Barrett paced Canada with 12 points and five rebounds while Dillon Brooks and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each had 10 points. The Canadians were held to 33.8% from the field. Canada trimmed the lead to five in the third quarter, but would be unable to shave it any further.

The game was played a T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas and brought in a record-breaking crowd of 20,757.

The United States automatically qualified for the Paris Summer Olympics after finishing as one of the top two countries in the Americas Zone at the FIBA World Cup last summer. Shockingly, Team USA finished fourth after losing the bronze medal match against Canada. The lackluster performance propelled a call-to-arms for the 2024 Summer Games.

What basketball players are on Team USA?

Bam Adebayo, Center, Miami Heat

Devin Booker, Guard, Phoenix Suns

Stephen Curry, Guard, Golden State Warriors

Anthony Davis, Forward/Center, Los Angeles Lakers

Kevin Durant, Forward, Phoenix Suns

Anthony Edwards, Guard, Minnesota Timberwolves

Joel Embiid, Center, Philadelphia 76ers

Tyrese Haliburton, Guard, Indiana Pacers

Jrue Holiday, Guard, Boston Celtics

LeBron James, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers

Derrick White, Guard, Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum, Forward, Boston Celtics

Team USA will be guided by Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. Gonzaga head coach Mark Few, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue and Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra will be assistants.

Scouting the United States

The Americans are stacked with an expected starting five which would be relatable to an NBA All-Star team. They check all the boxes with size, speed and savvy skills at every area of the court.

While talent is their strength, their largest weakness will be meshing together in a competitive environment. Normally, when this type of squad comes together, it’s a free for all with no defense at the All-Star break. That was not the case against the Canadians. The Americans hunkered down and flipped the script with a suffocating detail. They will need to play sound basketball on both sides of the ball to avoid any slip ups from top tier adversaries. With that said, The United States remain on track to be favorites in every encounter.

It’s Curry’s first Olympics, as well as Joel Embiid’s first time on the USA national team after a fierce courting over France. This will likely be James’ final swan song at the prestigious games. The roster is saturated with NBA greats such as Kevin Durant and Davis, and also features a mixed bag of new-era talent highlighted by Edwards, Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton.

The lineup is fairly healthy despite Kawhi Leonard withdrawing from Team USA on July 10 due to concerns with a surgically-repaired right knee. Second Team All-Defense selection Derrick White took the vacated spot.

Durant did not play against Canada and is expected to miss the match against Australia as well due to a left calf strain that has sidelined him since joining Team USA in training camp.

Team USA is 35-3 in pre-Olympic exhibition games.

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What Group is Team USA in for the 2024 Summer Olympics?

Team USA will be in Group C, along with Serbia, Puerto Rico and South Sudan. The top two teams in the group will advance to the knockout stage.

What is the full Olympics schedule for Team USA?

*All times are Eastern

Where: France

Group play

July 28 vs. Serbia at 11:15 a.m.

July 31 vs. South Sudan at 3 p.m.

Aug. 3 vs. Puerto Rico at 11:15 a.m.

Knockout rounds

Aug. 6 quarterfinals TBD

Aug. 8 semifinals TBD

Aug. 10 Gold/Bronze medal games TBD

What remaining exhibition games will team USA play?

The United States will face Australia, Serbia, South Sudan and Germany in their preparation for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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What basketball players are on Team Australia

Patty Mills, Guard, Miami Heat

Joe Ingles, Guard, Minnesota Timberwolves

Matthew Dellavedova, Guard, Melbourne United

Dante Exum, Forward, Dallas Mavericks

Josh Green, Guard, Charlotte Hornets

Nick Kay, Forward, Shimane Susanoo Magic (Japanese B League)

Jock Landale, Center, Houston Rockets

Duop Reath, Center, Portland Trailblazers

Dyson Daniels, Guard, Atlanta Hawks

Josh Giddey, Guard, Chicago Bulls

Will Magnay, Center, Tasmania JackJumpers

Jack McVeigh, Forward, Tasmania JackJumpers

Scouting Australia

The Boomers are opening up their exhibition schedule with the behemoth known as Team USA. Guided by Brian Goorjian, Team Australia is a steady blend of savvy NBA veterans with a few up-and-coming stars. Josh Giddy headlines the group, which is ranked No. 5 nationally.

Their Olympic outlooked is a brutal Group A – Group of Death – pairing with Greece, Canada and Spain.

The Boomers strength comes in the form of their vast array of Aussie veterans who have made their name in the NBA for years. While they don’t have the star power of a Canada, per say, the Australians present unique problems for opponents with their intelligent play and pesky play.

The United States shook off the rust in their opener. It could be time to unload their firepower in the Emirates.

Here’s more information on how to watch Team USA vs. Australia on TV and streaming services.

What: Team USA vs. Australia: Men’s basketball showcase

When: Monday, July 15, 2024

Time: 10 a.m. Eastern (6:00 p.m. Gulf Standard)

Where: Etihad Arena | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Channel: FS1

Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial), Sling TV (promotional offers for new customers)

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