PARIS — The U.S. men’s basketball team continues its hunt for a fifth straight gold medal with a semifinal game today against Brazil at the 2024 Paris Olympics. And LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and company are finally in Paris for the duration of the tournament. After playing — and dominanting — three group stage games in Lille in Northern France, the Americans are now competing at Bercy Arena, where Simone Biles and gymnastics has been since the start of these Games.
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When does USA men’s basketball play next at Paris Olympics?
The Americans play today, facing Brazil in the quarterfinals.
What time is USA vs. Brazil?
Tip-off is 3:30 p.m. ET.
How to watch USA vs. Brazil
USA Network is airing the game, Peacock is live streaming it.
USA vs. Brazil basketball prediction
Brazil is on the edge of medal contention in men’s basketball, but it hasn’t medaled since winning bronze in 1964. It finished ninth at the 2016 Rio Olympics and fifth at the 2012 London Olympics but did not qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.
Brazil, 1-2 in the Olympics with losses to France and Germany and a victory against Japan in group play, has a changing national team. No Anderson Varejao, no Nene, no Leandro Barbosa. But Marcelinho Huertas is still going strong at 41 years old. And this team is led by Vitor Benite (14.3 points per game), Bruno Caboclo (13 points, 7.3 rebounds per game), Raul Neto (8.0 points, 5.0 rebounds) and Leo Meindl (9.7 points, 6.3 rebounds per game). In group play, Brazil shot 45.3% on 3-pointers and made 17-of-28 3s against Japan. Brazil will hit the offensive glass and shoot 3s.
However, the talent and depth of the U.S. (3-0) will prevail.
Prediction: USA 101, Brazil 85
USA men’s basketball Paris Olympics schedule
Here are the games the U.S. men have played so far.
Team USA men’s basketball roster
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Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors
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Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
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LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
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Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns
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Derrick White, Boston Celtics
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Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers
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Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
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Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
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Jrue Holiday, Boston Celtics
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Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
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Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
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Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
Olympics basketball bracket
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