In the first semifinal of the 2024 Paris Olympics women's basketball, Team USA face Australia on Friday. It will be the 20th meeting between the two countries on the international stage and the ninth in the Olympics.
Ahead of the blockbuster game between Team USA and Australia, let's take a closer look at how the fans can watch the action live across different platforms.
When and where is Team USA vs Australia 2024 Olympics women's basketball semifinal?
The semifinal between Team USA and Australia is scheduled to take place on Aug. 9 (Friday) at the Bercy Arena in Paris.
What time is Team USA vs Australia 2024 Olympics women's basketball semifinal?
The tip-off for the Team USA vs Australia semifinal is slated for 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT).
Where to watch Team USA vs Australia 2024 Olympics women's basketball semifinal on TV?
The live telecast of the semifinal between Team USA and Australia will be available on the USA Network.
Team USA vs Australia 2024 Olympics women's basketball semifinal live streaming
The live streaming of the game will be available on Peacock, NBCOlympics.com and Fubo.
Team USA vs Australia: Head-To-Record
In the overall head-to-head record, Team USA holds the stranglehold over Australia and boasts a flawless 19-0 record.
In their previous encounter, Team USA hammered Australia 79-55 in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics quarterfinal.
Team USA vs Australia: Key Players
Team USA is gunning for a historic eighth consecutive gold medal. Cheryl Reeve's group has played like the No.1 ranked team in the world and is the front-runner to claim the top spot on the podium. The team has been led exceedingly well by A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart.
Wilson has recorded three double-double games in the tournament so far, which is the most by any player (men and women combined). The two-time WNBA MVP averages 20.3 points, 10 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 2 blocks per game.
Breanna averages 18.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and two blocks per game. The New York Liberty's superstar is shooting 63.8% from the field, including 30% from the 3-point range.
Australia has played good basketball in the competition, winning three out of its four games. Sami Whitcomb leads the team in scoring with 14.8 points on 50% shooting from the field. The 36-year-old veteran guard also leads the team in assists with six dimes per game.
Alanna Smith is the only other Australian averaging double-digits in points (12.3). Meanwhile, Steph Talbot leads the Opals in rebounds with 8.8 boards per game.