The 2016 Summer Olympics men’s basketball gold medal game will be played on Sunday, August 21 at 3:00 p.m. EDT (12:00 p.m. PDT). The United States will take on Serbia in the final game of the tournament.
The game will be televised live on NBC in the United States. Live streaming of the game will be available on NBCOlympics.com. As the defending Olympic champions, the United States is looking to win its third consecutive gold medal in men’s basketball. Serbia, meanwhile, is seeking its first ever Olympic medal in the sport.
How to watch men’s basketball gold medal game
If you’re in the United States, the game will be televised live on NBC. If you can’t get to a TV, you can also watch the game via live stream on NBCOlympics.com. The game is scheduled to tip off at 3:00 p.m. EDT (12:00 p.m. PDT).For viewers outside of the United States, a full list of broadcast partners can be found here.
What to expect in the gold medal game
The United States is coming off a close win over Spain in the semifinals, while Serbia cruised to victory against Australia. In the previous meeting between these two teams at the Olympics, the United States won by 19 points.With a roster filled with NBA stars, the United States is the clear favorite to win the gold medal. However, Serbia has proved to be a tough opponent throughout the tournament and will no doubt give the Americans a challenge in the final game.
Where to find live updates and highlights
You can follow along with live updates and highlights of the game on NBCOlympics.com. Alternatively, you can also find live updates on the official Twitter account of the Olympics (@Olympics). Basketball fans can also use the hashtag #USAvsSRB to follow along and join in on the conversation.
When to watch on TV
The game will be televised live on NBC in the United States. For viewers outside of the US, a full list of broadcast partners can be found here. The game is scheduled to tip off at 3:00 p.m. EDT (12:00 p.m. PDT).
You can also find live updates and highlights of the game on NBCOlympics.com. Alternatively, you can also find live updates on the official Twitter account of the Olympics (@Olympics). Basketball fans can also use the hashtag #USAvsSRB to follow along and join in on the conversation.
Why the US is the favorite to win
With a roster filled with NBA stars, the United States is the clear favorite to win the gold medal. However, Serbia has proved to be a tough opponent throughout the tournament and will no doubt give the Americans a challenge in the final game.
How does live streaming work
Live streaming of the game will be available on NBCOlympics.com. As long as you have a computer or mobile device and an internet connection, you can watch the game live. You can also find live updates and highlights of the game on NBCOlympics.com. Alternatively, you can also find live updates on the official Twitter account of the Olympics (@Olympics). Basketball fans can also use the hashtag #USAvsSRB to follow along and join in on the conversation.
