Boomers to play team USA & Serbia in Abu Dhabi

The Boomers will take on an all-star USA team & 3x NBA MVP Nikola Jokic's led Serbia over the next two mornings in the USA Basketball Showcase.

The Australian Boomers begin the final part of their pre-Olympic preparation in the early hours of tomorrow morning , taking part in the first ever international fixtures in Abu Dhabi.

The USA are first up after coming off a win against fellow Olympic Group A member, Canada. 

An all-star USA lineup will meet the Boomers at 2:00am AEST Tuesday, July 16th and will feature the likes of Lebron James, Steph Curry, Joel Embid and a host of other NBA stars. 

The game can be watched on ESPN & Kayo Freebies.  

Head to USA Basketball for Box Scores.

The following night will see the Boomers take on a 3x NBA MVP Nikola Jokic led Serbia at the same time of 2:00am AEST Wednesday, July 17th. 

The game can be watched on ESPN & Kayo Freebies.  

USA and Australia's Series History in Pre-Olympics Tours

Series Record: The USA holds a 3-1 record over the Australians in pre-Olympic tour settings dating back to 1996.  

Last Meeting: The United States faced off against Australia on July 12, 2021, for a pre-Olympic exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. Australia gave the USA their third-ever loss in pre-Olympic showings, winning 91-83.  

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