LeBron's USA to face Brazil in Olympics knockout phase
US forward LeBron James (C) takes part in a training session at the Pierre-Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, northern France, on July 24, 2024, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic games. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)
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The Americans, who have arguably brought their strongest team to an Olympics since Michael Jordan's 1992 Dream Team, made it three wins out of three in the group phase by easing past Puerto Rico 104-83 on Saturday.
The reigning champions' game against the Brazilians tips off at 1930 GMT.
Host nation France, who have 7ft 4in NBA rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama in their lineup, play Canada, also on Tuesday.
Serbia face Australia while Greece and their talisman Giannis Antetokounmpo will need to get past World Cup holders Germany to reach the semi-finals, with their game tipping off first on Tuesday at 0900 GMT.
The basketball competition shifts to Paris for the knockout phase after group play took place near the northern French city of Lille.
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