Team USA’s most-recent Olympic tune-up can be best described as a little too close for comfort.
The Americans needed a furious second-half comeback and a game-winning bucket from LeBron James to defeat South Sudan, 101-100, on Saturday. South Sudan led by as many as 16 points, and even had a one-point lead late in the fourth quarter before James scored with eight seconds to play.
And yet, Team USA is undefeated through four games on its pre-Olympic showcase, which ends Monday against Germany.
Despite the unblemished record and a deeply-talented roster, there remains work to be done before Paris.
“We have to continue to take a step forward,” James said on Saturday. “… Every game, every film session, we get an opportunity. We have to try to make the most of it, not taking any steps back.”
Germany, winners of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, will present another challenge.
The start of group play in Paris looms in less than a week, with Team USA beginning its quest for a fifth consecutive gold medal against Serbia on Sunday, July 28.
Here is everything that you need to know about Monday’s matchup between Team USA and Germany, including the start time for the game.
What time is USA vs. Germany basketball today?
- Date: Monday, July 22
- Time: 3 p.m. ET | 12 p.m. PT
- Location: London
Team USA will play Germany in a final Olympic tune-up on Monday, July 22. The game will begin at 3 p.m. ET and will be played at O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom.
What channel is USA vs. Germany on today?
- TV channel: Fox
- Live stream: Fubo
Monday’s exhibition game between Team USA and Germany will air nationally on Fox.
The game can also be streamed on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Team USA pre-Olympics basketball schedule 2024
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 10 | USA 86, Canada 72 | — | — |
| July 15 | USA 98, Australia 92 | — | — |
| July 17 | USA 105, Serbia 79 | — | — |
| July 20 | USA 101, South Sudan 100 | — | — |
| July 22 | USA vs. Germany | 3 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
USA Olympic men’s basketball roster
| Name | Team |
|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | Miami Heat |
| Devin Booker | Phoenix Suns |
| Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors |
| Anthony Davis | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Kevin Durant | Phoenix Suns |
| Antony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers |
| Jrue Holiday | Boston Celtics |
| LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics |
| Derrick White | Boston Celtics |
USA Olympic men’s basketball coaching staff
| Name | Team |
|---|---|
| Steve Kerr | Golden State Warriors |
| Mark Few | Gonzaga University |
| Tyronn Lue | Los Angeles Clippers |
| Erik Spoelstra | Miami Heat |