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The 2024 Paris Olympic men's basketball tournament's quarterfinals kick off on Tuesday with a star-studded matchup between Germany and Greece.
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Germany, the reigning FIBA World Cup champions, finished 3-0 to top Group B, recording double-digit victories over Japan (97-77), Brazil (86-73) and France (85-71). Stars Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder led the way, averaging a combined 41.4 points per game through three contests. Schroder also leads the tournament in assists per game (9.0).
Making their second consecutive Olympic quarterfinal appearance and fourth all-time (1984, 1992 and 2020), the Germans will attempt to reach their first-ever semifinals.
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On the flip side, Greece went 1-2 in Group A, falling to Canada (86-79) and Spain (84-77) before concluding group play with a critical win over Australia (77-71). It's been carried by superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo's tournament-best 27.0 ppg on 68.9% shooting through three outings.
Playing in their first Olympics since 2008, the Greeks seek to outdo their previous best fifth-place finish, which they achieved three times (1996, 2004 and 2008).
On that note, here is how fans can tune into Germany and Greece's upcoming Olympic quarterfinal clash.
When and where is Germany vs Greece 2024 Paris Olympic basketball quarterfinals?
Germany and Greece's quarterfinal matchup takes place on Tuesday (Aug. 6) at the Bercy Arena in Paris, France. The contest tips off at 5 a.m. ET.
Germany vs Greece 2024 Paris Olympic basketball quarterfinals TV and live-streaming details
Germany and Greece's Olympic quarterfinal face-off will be broadcast on E! and can be live-streamed on Peacock, Fubo and NBCOlympics.com.
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Which team is favored in Germany vs. Greece 2024 Paris Olympic basketball quarterfinals?
Entering Tuesday's quarterfinal showdown, Germany is favored to emerge victorious, listed as 8.5-point favorites, with -350 moneyline odds. Meanwhile, Greece sits at +280 odds.
While the Greeks boast the matchup's top player, the Germans' third-ranked scoring (89.3 ppg) is projected to give them a considerable advantage. Conversely, Greece has the lowest scoring average among remaining teams at 77.7 ppg.
Tuesday's contest marks the countries' second Olympic matchup. In their first in 2008, Greece won 87-64 in preliminary play. Meanwhile, it boasts an 8-4 overall head-to-head advantage. However, in their latest showdown at the 2022 FIBA EuroBasket quarterfinals, Germany secured a 107-96 victory.
