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The Australian Boomers take on Lithuania in the Rio Olympics Basketball quarter-final with the match set to get underway at midnight (AEST) on Thursday, August 18.
Channel 7 have the exclusive rights to the Olympic Games in Australia across both TV and any digital or pay networks.
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To stream the match online in its entirety, you will need to have access to the Olympics on 7 app which allows you to stream every single event of the Olympic Games.
This comes with a free option, allowing you to stream Channel 7, 7TWO and 7mate or the premium option which costs $19.95, allowing every event to be unlocked for your viewing.
This app is available on PC or any other mobile or tablet device you may own.
Furthermore, if you wish to stream one of the main channels of the Seven Network you can use the plus7 app which runs 24/7 streams of all seven network stations and programs.
The Roar will also carry a live blog of the match where you can follow all the latest updates and get involved in the banter and discussion.
As mentioned, Channel 7 have exclusive access to the Olympic Games. Because this is such a big game it’s likely it will be shown in its entirety on one of the Free-to-Air stations.
To find out which station this will be, you will need to check your local guides closer to match start time.
The Boomers finished second in Group A setting up this match with Lithuania who finished third in Group B.
Australia have been talked about as one of the best teams in the tournament, and they came within ten points of victory against the United States of America, not dropping another game.
Lithuania, who are the third-ranked team in the world won three of their five group matches.
Australia (squad)
David Andersen, Cameron Bairstow, Aron Baynes, Andrew Bogut, Ryan Broekhoff, Matthew Dellavedova, Chris Goulding, Joe Ingles, Kevin Lisch, Damian Martin, Patty Mills, Brock Motum
Lithuania (squad)
Mantas Kalnietis, Adas Juskevicius, Jonas Maciulis, Renaldas Seibutis, Domantas Sabonis, Antanas Kavaliauskas, Paulius Jankunas, Robertas Javtokas, Jonas Valanciunis, Mindaugas Kuzminskas, Marius Grigonis, Vaidas Kariniauskas
The winner of this match takes on the winner of Serbia and Croatia in the semi-finals.
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