MEN’S BASKETBALL: USA to play Argentina, Australia v Lithuania

After the final day of the men’s basketball tournament at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the Olympics basketball quarterfinals pairings were set. Some unfortunate teams were eliminated on Monday and will have tougher match-ups in the next round, the quarterfinals knockout stage.

Group Stages Final Standings – 2016 Rio Olympics Basketball (Men)

USA – 5-0
Australia – 4-1
France – 3-2
Serbia – 2-3
Venezuela – 1-4
China – 0-5

Croatia – 3-2
Spain – 3-2
Lithuania – 3-2
Argentina – 3-2
Brazil – 2-3
Nigeria – 1-4

Quarterfinals (Knockout) Schedule – 2016 Rio Olympics Basketball (Men)

USA vs. Argentina
Australia vs. Lithuania
Spain vs. France
Croatia vs. Serbia

Venezuela, Nigeria, China and Brazil are all eliminated from contention.

Team USA, which has been tested the past three games, must win against Argentina and against the winner of Spain and France to enter the medal rounds.

2016 Rio Olympics men’s basketball quarterfinals, which are knockout games for all, will begin on Wednesday.