The Australian Opals are into the Olympic Games semi-finals, taking on Team USA in a blockbuster matchup.
The Opals have not advanced to an Olympic semi-final since London 2012, where they lost to eventual winners USA, before going on to clinch bronze against Russia.
After a disappointing opening game loss to Nigeria, the Opals have steadily built momentum through the tournament with wins over Canada and France, capped off by their best performance of the Games so far against Serbia in the quarter-finals, headlined by Alanna Smith (22 points) Jade Melbourne (18 points), and Cayla George (18 points).
The Aussies will have their work cut out for them, coming up against the most dominant team in Olympic women’s basketball history, with the USA riding a 59-game win streak as they look to win their eighth consecutive gold medal.
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Here is everything you need to know about the Australian Opals vs USA, including the tip-off time and TV information.
Australia vs USA will tip off at 1:30 a.m. AEST on Saturday, August 10. The game will be played at Bercy Arena, France.
Australia vs USA will air on the Nine Network. Viewers will be able to stream the games on 9Now and Stan Sport.
Date | Game/Result | Time (AEST) | Location | TV Channel |
July 29 | Nigeria 75, Australia 62 | — | Pierre Mauroy Stadium | Nine/Stan Sport |
August 1 | Australia 70, Canada 65 | — | Pierre Mauroy Stadium | Nine/Stan Sport |
August 5 | Australia 79, France 72 | — | Pierre Mauroy Stadium | Nine/Stan Sport |
August 7 | Australia 85, Serbia 67 | — | Bercy Arena | Nine/Stan Sport |
August 10 | vs. USA | 1:30 a.m. | Bercy Arena | Nine/Stan Sport |
Player | Position | Team |
Amy Atwell | G | Perth Lynx |
Issy Borlase | G | Adelaide Lightning |
Cayla George | F/C | Sydney Flames |
Lauren Jackson | F/C | Southside Flyers |
Tess Madgen | G | Sydney Flames |
Ezi Magbegor | C | Seattle Storm |
Jade Melbourne | G | Washington Mystics |
Alanna Smith | F | Minnesota Lynx |
Steph Talbot | F | Los Angeles Sparks |
Marianna Tolo | C | Bendigo Spirit |
Kristy Wallace | G | Indiana Fever |
Sami Whitcomb | G | Seattle Storm |
Player | Position | WNBA Team |
Napheesa Collier | F | Minnesota Lynx |
Kahleah Copper | G | Phoenix Mercury |
Chelsea Gray | G | Las Vegas Aces |
Brittney Griner | C | Phoenix Mercury |
Sabrina Ionescu | G | New York Liberty |
Jewell Loyd | G | Seattle Storm |
Kelsey Plum | G | Las Vegas Aces |
Breanna Stewart | F | New York Liberty |
Diana Taurasi | G | Phoenix Mercury |
Alyssa Thomas | F | Connecticut Sun |
A’ja Wilson | F | Las Vegas Aces |
Jackie Young | G | Las Vegas Aces |