Time: 11:30 a.m. ET; 5:30 p.m. in Paris
TV: NBC and Peacock
Let this sink in for a moment. Team USA women’s basketball hasn’t lost at the Olympics since Aug. 5, 1992. The squad is on a 59-game winning streak.
On Friday, the U.S. women take on Australia in the semifinals, with a spot in the gold medal game on the line. The Americans beat Nigeria 88–74 in the quarters en route to the semis. Four U.S. players finished in double digits, led by A’ja Wilson who had 20 points. The Americans put on a show in front of some star-studded celebrities, including LeBron James, Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky and Dirk Nowitzki.
The matchup against the Australians will be different. Australia boasts more professional talent, including six WNBA players on its roster.
It will take a monumental effort for Australia to upset the U.S., which is eyeing an eighth consecutive gold medal game appearance.
