Australia vs Greece Predicted Starting 5s and Depth Charts for August 2 | 2024 Paris Olympics Basketball
Australia and Greece clash on Friday with a quarter-final spot at stake in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Josh Giddey and Co. are 1-1 after winning their opener 92-80 against reigning EuroBasket champions Spain.
However, they couldn't hold their ground against the star-studded Canadian roster led by Shai Gilegeous-Alexander. Despite playing in a neck-and-neck contest, the Aussies lost 93-83. Australia will likely qualify for the knockout with a win against Greece.
However, they must have a better point differential than Spain (-5). Australia is at +2 points, entering Friday's contest. The Boomers will qualify if Spain loses against Canada later in the day.
Meanwhile, the math for Greece is more complicated. They need to beat Australia and hope Spain loses to Canada. But that's not it. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. must beat the Aussies by 10 or more points to qualify as an Australia and Spain loss sees them enter a three-way tie for the second seed in Group A.
Greece will look to control what's in their hands and take the win against the Aussies by a handsome margin. Canada remains a heavy favorite to topple Spain, keeping the team's hopes alive of making it past the group stages.
Australia vs Greece Predicted Starting 5s and Depth Charts for Paris Olympics Basketball
Australia and Greece have been consistent with their lineups in their respective two games. Here's a look at their predicted starting 5s and depth charts heading into Friday's clash.
Australia
The Australians will likely start Josh Giddey at point guard, Patty Mills at shooting guard, Dyson Daniels at small forward, Nick Kay at power forward and Jock Landale at center.
Here's the team's depth chart:
Greece
Greece are predicted to start Thomas Walkup at point guard, Nick Calathes at shooting guard, Kostas Papanikolau at small forward, Giannis Antetokounmpo at power forward and Georgios Papagiannis at center.
How to watch Australia vs Greece 2024 Paris Olympics Basketball?
The game between Australia and Greece will begin at 7:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. local time, 9:30 p.m. ACT). Fans can view the contest online via Peacock. Nine Network and Stan Sport will televise the game in Australia.
NBA stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Josh Giddey will be the marquee players in action.