Where to watch Team USA vs. Australia 2024 Basketball Showcase game? TV schedule, online streams and more (July 15)
Team USA will square off against Australia in their second Basketball Showcase game on Monday. The upcoming game provides another opportunity for LeBron James & Co. to build chemistry as Team USA gears up for the marquee 2024 Paris Olympics.
It will be Team USA's second of five exhibition games scheduled before they begin their campaign at the Summer Olympics. In their previous game against Canada on Wednesday, the 16-time Olympic gold medalists registered a convincing 86-72 win in Las Vegas.
Team USA were slow to get off the blocks, but the introduction of bench players, led by young superstar Anthony Edwards and veteran Anthony Davis turned the game on its head.
Edwards scored a team-high 13 points, while Davis registered a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Lebron James had a low scoring game. as the four-time NBA Finals MVP chipped in with seven points. Steph Curry razzled and dazzled for his 12 points, providing multiple highlight moments.
Kevin Durant played no part in Team USA's previous game, as the Phoenix Suns superstar is batting a calf injury.
Australia is likely to present a tough challenge for Steve Kerr's team. The team from Down Under is the reigning Olympic Games bronze medalist, having finished third in Tokyo in 2020. Australia might not boast the same star power as the USA, but the team is filled with NBA talents.
Chicago Bulls' Josh Giddey, Minnesota Timberwolves' Joe Ingles, Dallas Mavericks' Dante Exum, Atlanta Hawks' Dyson Daniels, Charlotte Hornets' Josh Green and veteran NBA star Patty Mills are all part of Australia's roster.
Ahead of the much-anticipated showcase game between Team USA and Australia, let's take a closer look at how hoops fans can watch the game live.
When and where is Team USA vs. Australia game?
The Team USA vs. Australia Basketball Showcase game is scheduled to take place on July 15, Monday, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
What time is Team USA vs. Australia game?
The tip-off for Team USA vs. Australia exhibition game is slated for 12 p.m. ET (9 a.m. PT).
Where to watch Team USA vs. Australia game?
Team USA vs. Australia game will be broadcast live of FS1.
Team USA vs. Australia live streaming
Hoops fans will have an option to stream the game between Team USA and Australia on Fubo (free trial is available).
Team USA likely to make changes in starting lineup
Kevin Durant is doubtful for the game against Australia. Coach Steve Kerr revealed that the Suns superstar is "day-to-day" as he continues to recover from a calf injury.
Even if Durant doesn't play on Monday, coach Kerr is expected to make tweaks to the starting lineup. LeBron James, Steph Curry, Jrue Holiday, Joel Embiid and Devin Booker started for Team USA against Canada.
According to Joe Vardon of the Athletic, Anthony Edwards and Jayson Tatum might get a chance to start against Australia.