Team USA Women’s Basketball Team Faces Nigeria in Quarterfinals

Today is a big day for Team USA‘s women’s basketball team as they get ready to face Nigeria in the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Summer Games. After a strong performance against Germany, where they showcased their skills, the talented players like Breanna Stewart and Brittney Griner are gearing up for what should be an intriguing matchup.

The game is scheduled for Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. ET and can be watched on USA Network. For those without cable, there are several streaming options available, including Peacock and Sling TV, to catch all the Olympic basketball action.

Nigeria has made history by becoming the first African basketball team to reach the quarterfinals in the Olympics after a notable victory over Canada. Their confidence is high, especially after a strong group-stage performance where they also defeated Australia. Meanwhile, Team USA is riding a 58-game winning streak in the Olympics and is determined to claim their eighth consecutive gold medal.

In previous meetings, Team USA had a close game with Nigeria in 2020, winning by just nine points, but they demonstrated their dominance earlier this year with a convincing 100-46 victory in Olympic qualifying. Player A'ja Wilson, who has been outstanding this tournament, averaging over 20 points per game, will be a key player to watch.

As the competition heats up, the excitement builds. The women’s basketball tournament promises to deliver thrilling moments, and fans will be tuned in to see if Nigeria can pull off an upset or if Team USA will continue their impressive run.