The countdown to the Olympics continues as the United States men’s team faces the Australian Boomers in a tune-up exhibition.
The game, which is part of the USA Basketball Showcase, features two of the world’s strongest basketball powers. At the Tokyo Olympics, USA took home gold while Australia won bronze — the first Olympic medal for the nation’s basketball program.
There will be no shortage of NBA talent as Australia’s roster features recent lottery picks Dyson Daniels and Josh Giddey, veterans Joe Ingles and Patty Mills and NBA champion Matthew Dellavedova. The Boomers will provide a tough challenge for Team USA’s star-studded roster.
With Team USA and Australia set to take the floor in Abu Dhabi, The Sporting News is tracking live score updates and highlights from throughout the exhibition game.
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USA vs. Australia basketball live score
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
| USA | 32 | 21 | — | — | — |
| Australia | 21 | 16 | — | — | — |
USA vs. Australia live updates, highlights from 2024 Olympic men’s basketball exhibition game
(All times Eastern.)
Halftime: USA 53, Australia 37
12:50 p.m.: With under a minute remaining in the half, Team USA’s lead has ballooned to 18 points.
Jayson Tatum has gotten going in the second quarter as he’s up to four points after a pair of jams.
JAYSON TATUM POSTER SLAM 💥@usabasketball vs. @BasketballAus on FS1 pic.twitter.com/N34uMS9spJ
— NBA (@NBA) July 15, 2024
After a loud first quarter, Anthony Edwards has yet to score in the second but he has a game-high-tying 11 points.
Australia is led by 11 points from Jock Landale while Josh Giddey is showing flashes. The newest Bulls guard’s got seven points, six boards and two assists in the first half.
USA 53, Australia 35
12:43 p.m.: Watch out!
LeBron James gets going in transition and draws a foul on Josh Giddey.
After knocking down a pair of free throws, James is up to eight points in the first half and USA’s lead is 14 points with four minutes remaining in the half.
USA 44, Australia 30
12:36 p.m.: Just over a minute into the second frame, we’ve got another timeout on the floor. Team USA leads by 12.
The Americans are still rolling with their second unit to open the second quarter.
USA 35, Australia 23
End of first quarter: USA 32, Australia 21
12:29 p.m.: One quarter is in the books and Team USA has an 11-point lead.
It’s been an impressive offensive showing from the Americans, who are 9 of 16 (56.3%) from the field, 6 of 10 (60.0%) from 3-point range and a perfect 8 of 8 from the charity stripe.
Australia, on the other hand, is shooting 9 of 25 (36.0%) from the field and 2 of 7 (28.6%) from 3-point range.
Anthony Edwards leads all scorers with 11 points on 4-of-4 shooting while LeBron James has six points. Australia is led by seven points from Jock Landale.
12:28 p.m.: Early foul trouble for the Boomers. Jock Landale has picked up two early fouls, which is something to monitor as this one goes on.
Considering the strength of Team USA’s frontcourt, Landale’s availability is key in this one.
12:22 p.m.: We’ve got another timeout on the floor.
After the first break, Team USA rolled out a new five and Australia responded with a quick run to tie things up. Team USA leads by two points as the first frame winds down.
USA 21, Australia 19
12:15 p.m.: It’s been all Anthony Edwards for Team USA early on.
Edwards is a perfect 4 of 4 from the field, including 3 of 3 from 3-point range. He’s got 11 points in under six minutes of action. Team USA has a six-point lead at the first break in action. 4:29 remains in the first frame.
ANT JUST DID THAT. 😮💨
🇺🇸 #USABMNT x 📺 @FS1 pic.twitter.com/uSweeqes6X
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 15, 2024
USA 19, Australia 13
12:10 p.m.: It is raining 3s at Etihad Arena.
Anthony Edwards and LeBron James have each drained a pair of 3s while Jock Landale and Dyson Daniels have each hit a 3-pointer for Australia.
The King gets us started.
🇺🇸 #USABMNT x 📺 @FS1 pic.twitter.com/iG1nu8qyiV
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 15, 2024
USA and Australia are a combined 6 of 7 from deep less than four minutes into the game.
12:08 p.m.: After a brief struggle in the interior, Jock Landale gets a second-chance opportunity to go and Australia on the board first. The action is officially underway in Abu Dhabi.
Pregame
11:50 a.m.: A new starting five for Team USA: Stephen Curry, Anthony Edwards, Jayson Tatum, LeBron James and Joel Embiid get the start against Australia.
Starting for Australia: Patty Mills, Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels, Nick Kay and Jock Landale.
11:30 a.m.: Pregame preparations. Stephen Curry looks ready to roll as tipoff nears.
Abu Dhabi, meet Stephen Curry!
#4 and USA face off against Australia in the USA Basketball Showcase at 12:00pm/et on FS1! pic.twitter.com/r9QCqCOw1z
— NBA (@NBA) July 15, 2024
10:35 a.m.: The stage is set and tip-off is nearing. The Americans will don their navy blue uniforms for Monday’s exhibition.
📍 Etihad Arena
🇺🇸 #USABMNT vs 🇦🇺 @BasketballAus
🕛 8 pm GST/12 pm ET
📺 FS1 pic.twitter.com/FGyGo7OmaM— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 15, 2024
5:30 a.m.: Derrick White is in tow and Team USA is preparing for its second exhibition game. Tip-off is just over six hours away.
Dialing it in on gameday.
🔜 🇺🇸⚔️🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/4CvrKLSHXM
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 15, 2024
1 a.m.: Team USA’s Kevin Durant remains out with a calf injury. It is unclear when he will be able to get back on the floor ahead of the Olympics.
What channel is USA vs. Australia on today?
- Start time: 12 p.m. ET (2 a.m. AEST)
- TV channel (U.S.): Fox Sports 1
- TV channel (Australia): ESPN
The U.S. Olympic men’s basketball exhibition game against Australia will be broadcast nationally on Fox Sports 1 from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Viewers in Australia can watch on ESPN.
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How to watch USA Basketball before Olympics
Team USA’s men’s basketball exhibition games will be broadcast live on Fox’s family of networks.
The United States National Team is in Abu Dhabi for two exhibition games against Australia and Serbia. They’ll travel to London for two exhibition games before finally heading to Paris for the Olympics.
You can stream Team USA games online with fuboTV, which offers a free seven-day trial.
| Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| July 10 | USA 86, Canada 72 | — | — |
| July 15 | USA vs. Australia | 12 p.m. | FS1 |
| July 17 | USA vs. Serbia | 12 p.m. | FS1 |
| July 20 | USA vs. South Sudan | 3 p.m. | FOX |
| July 22 | USA vs. Germany | 3 p.m. | FOX |
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When do the Olympics start?
The opening ceremony at the 2024 Olympics is July 26. The men’s basketball tournament tips off the next day on July 27 and ends with the medal games on Aug. 10.
Team USA is one of 12 teams to qualify for the Paris Olympics. It will play in Group C with Serbia, South Sudan and Puerto Rico.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| July 28 | USA vs. Serbia | 11:15 a.m. | NBC |
| July 31 | USA vs. South Sudan | 3 p.m. | NBC |
| Aug. 3 | USA vs. Puerto Rico | 11:15 a.m. | NBC |
| Aug. 6 | Men’s basketball quarterfinals | TBD | |
| Aug. 8 | Men’s basketball semifinals | TBD | |
| Aug. 10 | Men’s basketball gold-medal game | TBD | |
| Aug. 10 | Men’s basketball bronze-medal game | TBD |
