Team USA Tangles With Brazil To Open The Knockout Round

LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 03: Lebron James #6 of Team United States reacts during a Men’s basketball group phase-group C game between the United States and Puerto Rico on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 03, 2024 in Lille, France. | Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

It’s win or go home time.

The knockout round in Olympic basketball starts Tuesday and the US opens with Brazil at 3:30 PM EST.

Obviously the Americans are going to be heavily favored but Brazil is dangerous.