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The knockout round for men’s basketball at the 2021 Olympics is set, and the United States drew about the toughest path possible.
The U.S. will face Spain in the quarterfinals at 12:40 a.m. ET on Tuesday and play the winner of Australia-Argentina. The U.S. and Spain played for the gold medal in 2008 and 2012 and in the 2016 semifinals.
Here’s everything you need to know about the knockout round in men’s basketball at the Tokyo Olympics.
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2021 Olympic Men’s Basketball Knockout Bracket
A draw took place following the completion of the group-stage games to determine quarterfinal matchups. The winners of each group and the best second-place team were placed in one pot and while the two remaining second-place teams and two best third-placed teams were placed in another pot. Teams from the same group cannot play each other in the quarterfinal round.
Here’s the eight-team bracket:
Top Half
France vs. Italy
Slovenia vs. Germany
Bottom Half
USA vs. Spain
Australia vs. Argentina
Knockout Round Schedule
Tuesday, August 3
| Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia vs. Germany (Monday) | 9 p.m. | TBD |
| Spain vs. USA | 12:40 a.m. | TBD |
| Italy vs. France | 4:20 a.m. | TBD |
| Australia vs. Argentina | 8 a.m. | TBD |
Thursday, August 5
| Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Semifinal 1 | 12:15 a.m. | Peacock |
| Semifinal 2 | 7 a.m. | NBCSN |
Friday, August 6
| Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Medal Game | 10:30 p.m. | NBC |
Saturday, August 7
| Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze Medal Game | 7 a.m. | USA |
Results & Scores So Far
Saturday, July 24
| Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic 84, Iran 78 | 9 p.m. | N/A |
Sunday, July 25
| Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Italy 92, Germany 82 | 12:40 a.m. | N/A |
| Australia 84, Nigeria 67 | 4:20 a.m. | N/A |
| France 83, USA 76 | 8 a.m. | Peacock |
Monday, July 26
| Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia 118, Argentina 100 | 12:40 a.m. | CNBC |
| Spain 88, Japan 77 | 8 a.m. | N/A |
Tuesday, July 27
| Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Germany 99, Nigeria 92 | 9 p.m. | N/A |
Wednesday, July 28
| Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| United States 120, Iran 66 | 12:40 a.m. | Peacock |
| Australia 86, Italy 83 | 4:20 a.m. | N/A |
| France 97, Czech Republic 77 | 8 a.m. | N/A |
Thursday, July 29
| Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia 116, Japan 81 | 12:40 a.m. | N/A |
| Spain 81, Argentina 71 | 8 a.m. | NBCSN |
Friday, July 30
| Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| France 79, Iran 62 | 9 p.m. | N/A |
Saturday, July 31
| Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Italy 80, Nigeria 71 | 12:40 a.m. | N/A |
| Australia 89, Germany 76 | 4:20 a.m. | N/A |
| United States 119, Czech Republic 84 | 8 a.m. | Peacock |
Sunday, August 1
| Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina 97, Japan 77 | 12:40 a.m. | N/A |
| Slovenia 95, Spain 87 | 4:20 a.m. | USA |
Odds to Win Gold Medal
Odds are not yet reposted after the draw. Check back soon.
The United States dropped from -320 to -220 during group play after its loss to France.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| United States | -220 |
| Australia | +625 |
| Slovenia | +850 |
| Spain | +900 |
| France | +900 |
| Italy | +3500 |
| Nigeria | +5500 |
| Argentina | +7500 |
| Czech Republic | +10000 |
| Germany | +15000 |
| Japan | +40000 |
| Iran | +100000 |
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Team USA Roster
- Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)
- Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
- Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets)
- Jerami Grant (Detroit Pistons)
- Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors)
- Jrue Holiday (Milwaukee Bucks)
- Keldon Johnson (San Antonio Spurs)
- Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls)*
- Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers)
- JaVale McGee (Denver Nuggets)
- Khris Middleton (Milwaukee Bucks)
- Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
Coaches: Greg Popovich (head coach), Steve Kerr, Lloyd Pierce, Jay Wright
*LaVine entered health and safety protocol and did not travel with the team to Tokyo on Monday, but Team USA hopes to have the Bulls guard re-join before the first game.