Although the real games have yet to begin for Team USA, it comfortably acclimated to an Olympic-type atmosphere with an 86-72 win against Team Canada on Wednesday night. After facing an early 11-1 deficit, Team USA limited Team Canada to 33.8 percent shooting from the field on its way to victory.
A starting unit featuring Stephen Curry and LeBron James showed flashes of brilliance, but the reserves made the biggest impact. Anthony Davis had 10 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks off the bench, and Anthony Edwards finished with a game-high 13 points on 6-of-10 shooting.
Team USA coach Steve Kerr noted that the clash with Team Canada was a good learning experience after his group had only been able to practice together for a few days.
“You could see the rust from the offensive end, a lot of turnovers in that first half especially, but I love the defensive intensity and the work on the glass,” Kerr said. “So it was a good first effort.”
The next challenge for Team USA will be a matchup with Team Australia, which has a strong mix of NBA veterans (Matthew Dellavedova, Joe Ingles, Patty Mills) and young talent (Dyson Daniels, Josh Giddey, Josh Green).
Here is everything you need to know about Team USA vs. Team Australia, including the tipoff time for Monday’s exhibition game.
Team USA vs. Team Australia will tip off around noon ET on Monday, July 15. Team USA will play two games in Abu Dhabi as part of its exhibition schedule.
The exhibition game between Team USA and Team Australia will air nationally on FS1. For those without a cable or satellite package, the game can be streamed on Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.
Team USA has four games remaining on its exhibition schedule before it travels to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
| Date | Game | Location | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10 | USA 86, Canada 72 | — | — | — |
| July 15 | USA vs. Australia | Abu Dhabi | Noon | FS1, Fubo |
| July 17 | USA vs. Serbia | Abu Dhabi | Noon | FS1, Fubo |
| July 20 | USA vs. South Sudan | London | 3 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| July 22 | USA vs. Germany | London | 3 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
