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Billed as one of the biggest moments for basketball in Australia since the 2000 Olympics, an understrength USA will take on the Australian Boomers in a two-match series at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.
Game 1 is scheduled to tip-off at 7:30pm (AEST) on Thursday, August 22.
While there is little doubt the USA come into the series understrength, with virtually none of the players who were expected to travel with their World Cup side just a few months ago actually arriving in Australia, these matches are still enormous for both nations.
The USA and Australia are both near enough to the top of the basketball world, and the two-match series will provide high-level competition as we approach the World Cup, where both nations will be harbouring visions of a medal.
A likely audience of up to 50,000 will be on hand for the game between the two nations, with Game 2 in the series set to be played on Sunday.
Australia come into the matches against the USA following a one-all series score against Canada in Perth.
Date: Thursday, August 22
Tip-off: 7:30pm (AEST)
Venue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
TV: Live, SBS Viceland
Online: Live, SBS on Demand
Australia
David Barlow, Aron Baynes, Andrew Bogut, Mitch Creek, Matthew Dellavedova, Cameron Gliddon, Chris Goulding, Joe Ingles, Nick Kay, Jock Landale, Patty Mills, Nathan Sobey
USA
Harrison Barnes, Jaylen Brown, Joe Harris, Kyle Kuzma, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, Donovan Mitchell, Mason Plumlee, Macus Smart, Jayson Tatum, Myles Tuner, Kemba Walker, Derrick White
The only way to watch this game in Australia will be to tune in through SBS Viceland, who will broadcast on Channel 32. SBS also have digital rights to the match and will stream it on SBS on Demand.
You can also follow the action here at The Roar with our live scores, blog and highlights.
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