Canada vs. Australia final score, results: RJ Barrett steps up in crucial Olympic basketball win

Canada outlasted Australia in Tuesday's Group A meeting between two of the most NBA-laden rosters at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Led by 24 points from RJ Barrett, Canada outscored Australia 48-34 in the second half to come away with a crucial 93-83 win to move to 2-0 in the group. Barrett has now scored 20-plus points in both of Canada's games at the Olympics, displaying growth that Raptors fans should be encouraged by.

The game got off to an interesting start for Canada, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was limited after picking up two early fouls. He finished with 16 points on 8-of-10 shooting while Dillon Brooks and Luguentz Dort also finished in double figures with 16 and 11 points, respectively.

For Australia, Josh Giddey led the scoring efforts with 19 points, 15 of which came in the first half. Jock Landale turned in a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, and Dante Exum (15 points) and Dyson Daniels (10 points) made big contributions on both ends of the floor.

Notably, Patty Mills couldn't get going, finishing with eight points on 2-of-10 shooting from the field.

Australia falls to 1-1 and its group play finale against Greece now looms large. Canada, which moves to 2-0, will look to stay perfect when it closes group play against Spain.

If you missed any of the action, The Sporting News tracked live score updates and highlights from throughout the game.

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Canada vs. Australia basketball final score

Canada vs. Australia live updates, highlights from 2024 Olympic men's basketball

(All times Eastern.)

Final: Canada 93, Australia 83

9:11 a.m.: Dillon Brooks hits a late 3 for point differential reasons and Canada earns a 10-point win to remain perfect in Group A.

The Canadians close group play with a game against Spain while Australia will take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece.

9:08 a.m.: Canada is pulling away late.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finds Dwight Powell for a lob to put Canada up by double digits with just over a minute remaining. Dyson Daniels steps to the line to cut the deficit to nine points with 58.1 seconds remaining.

Canada 90, Australia 81

8:59 a.m.: RJ Barret sinks another 3 to bring his total to 23 points in the game and give Canada a nine-point lead with 5:09 remaining in the fourth.

Timeout Australia.

Canada 81, Australia 72

8:57 a.m.: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander uncharacteristically misses a pair of free throws and then turns the ball over in transition.

SGA heads to the bench while Canada holds a four-point lead. 6:00 remains in regulation.

Canada 76, Australia 72

End of third quarter: Canada 72, Australia 70

8:47 a.m.: After an impressive transition dunk from Luguentz Dort, Josh Giddey finds Jack McVeigh, who beats the third-quarter buzzer with a triple to cut the deficit to two points.

We're in for a good one, people.

RJ Barrett is up to a game-high 20 points for Canada while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (14), Dillon Brooks (11) and Dort (11) are each in double figures as well.

This snap of RJ Barrett and Dwyane Wade 🔥#Paris2024 x #Basketball pic.twitter.com/xx7RViHeGl

— FIBA (@FIBA) July 30, 2024

Giddey is up to five rebounds and five assists to go with his team-high 18 points. Dante Exum's got 12 points and McVeigh has nine in the game on 3-of-4 shooting from deep.

8:41 a.m.: Right on time, Australia has responded with a 6-0 run to get back within four points, pending the review of Australian basket interference.

For now, the score is Canada 66, Australia 62, but that could change momentarily.

8:38 a.m: The game is reaching a crucial juncture for Australia, as Canada is beginning to pull away in the third quarter.

After a transition putback from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, RJ Barrett steps up to the line to sink a pair of free throws, bringing his total to 16 points in the game and giving Canada a 10-point lead before Jock Landale cuts back into the deficit with a dunk.

Canada 66, Australia 58

8:32 a.m.: Here we go again. Things are going back and forth again to open the second half.

After a 3 from Josh Giddey, Canada gets consecutive triples from RJ Barrett and Luguentz Dort to go ahead by four points with under six minutes remaining in the quarter.

Canada 58, Australia 54

8:27 a.m.: The second half opens with a Canada turnover in the halfcourt. After getting a stop on the ensuing possession, RJ Barrett gets a layup to go to open scoring in the third quarter.

Australia 49, Canada 47

Halftime: Australia 49, Canada 45

8:11 a.m.: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey trade buckets before the halftime break and Australia takes a four-point lead into the break.

Gilgeous-Alexander has 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting while Giddey has a game-high 15 points in 15 minutes of action.

Australia is shooting 57 percent from the field and has scored 30 of its 49 points in the paint, a product of dribble penetration and heady drives from Giddey, Dyson Daniels and Dante Exum.

8:06 a.m.: Dillon Brooks leads Canada with nine points while Dyson Daniels is putting the moves on display.

A slick spinning finish from Daniels puts Australia up by a point with 2:30 left.

Australia 42, Canada 41

8 a.m.: These teams are going at it early on.

Dante Exum is back in the lineup and making his presence felt. He puts Australia back ahead with a driving layup to bring his total to six points in the game. Timeout on the floor with 5:18 left in the first half.

Australia 37, Canada 35

7:55 a.m.: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the toughest players to cover in this tournament.

He puts Canada back ahead with some slick footwork on the block and has six points in five minutes. It's also worth noting that Josh Giddey has picked up two fouls, which is something to monitor with 6:53 remaining in the first half.

Timeout on the floor as Canada leads by two points.

Canada 33, Australia 31

7:52 a.m.: Have a game, Josh Giddey.

Giddey gets the second quarter going with a 3-pointer to bring his total to 13 points in the game. He's going head-to-head with former backcourt mate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who responds with a turnaround jumper to cut into the deficit.

Australia 31, Canada 28

End of first quarter: Australia 28, Canada 26

7:49 a.m.: Dyson Daniels gets one to go to give the Boomers a two-point lead at the end of the first.

Australia is led by Josh Giddey's 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting early on. Jock Landale and Patty Mills have scored five points apiece.

For Canada, Dillon Brooks leads the way with seven points while Andrew Nembhard has scored five. The foul situation of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looms large as the 2024 NBA MVP runner-up picked up two quick ones and sat for the final 8:16 of the first.

Gilgeous-Alexander was limited to two points in 1:44 of action.

7:45 a.m.: And Josh Giddey is the first player to enter double figures in the game.

Giddey gets a left-handed finish to go and is up to 10 points in the game. Australia leads by two after a 3 from Andrew Nembhard. Under two minutes are left in the first.

Australia 23, Canada 21

7:42 a.m.: Milestone alert!

Patty Mills is up to five points in the game and has now surpassed former Spurs teammate Manu Ginobili for sole possession of sixth place all-time in the Olympics career scoring record book.

Australia leads by two with 3:05 left in the first.

Australia 19, Canada 17

7:39 a.m.: A stepback 3 from Josh Giddey punctuates a 7-0 run for Australia, but Dillon Brooks responds with a 3 of his own to stop the bleeding.

After a layup from Dante Exum, Australia leads by four points with 4:40 remaining in the first quarter.

Australia 15, Canada 11

7:34 a.m.: Foul trouble was an issue for Canada in the opener and it will be an issue again today.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has picked up two fouls in under two minutes and will conceivably sit for the majority of the first half. Andrew Nembhard is the first sub off the bench to replace SGA.

7:33 a.m.: Josh Giddey gets the Boomers on the board first with a cutting floater and Australia begins the game with the lead.

Australia 2, Canada 0

Pregame

7:25 a.m.: Same starting five for Canada, who rolls with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, RJ Barrett, Dillon Brooks and Dwight Powell.

Australia will go with a starting unit of Patty Mills, Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels, Nick Kay and Jock Landale.

Big news for the Boomers is that Dante Exum, who missed the Olympic opener, has been cleared to return to action in this one.

6:50 a.m.: The day of action is already underway in Group A as Spain earned a seven-point win over Greece.

Now, the winner of Canada vs. Australia will be in complete control of the group. Greece is eliminated with an Australia win while a Canada win would keep Greece alive, if only slightly.

Canada is also in a great position to advance with a win, but it will need some help elsewhere.

3 a.m.: FIBA Patty? FIBA Patty.

Patty Mills will soon turn 36 but watch him play and it's hard to tell. He continues to play an invaluable role for the Boomers.

FIBA Patty is locked in 🔒

Catch Patty and the Boomers take on Canada at 9:30pm AEST tonight.#AllezAUS | @BasketballAus pic.twitter.com/Re9lU8Emts

— AUS Olympic Team (@AUSOlympicTeam) July 30, 2024

How to watch Canada vs. Australia at 2024 Paris Olympics

• Date: Tuesday, July 30
• Time: 7:30 a.m. ET | 9:30 p.m. AEST
• TV channel (USA): USA
• TV channel (Canada): TSN
• TV channel (Australia): Channel Nine
• Livestream (USA): Fubo
• Livestream (Canada): CBC Gem, Fubo
• Livestream (Australia): 9Now, Stan Sport

Fans in the United States can watch Canada vs. Australia on USA and stream the game on Fubo.

Fans in Canada can watch Canada take on Australia on CBC. For those streaming the game, Fubo is also available.

Fans in Australia can watch the Boomers take on Canada on Tuesday, July 30 at 9:30 p.m. AEST. In Australia, the game can be streamed on 9Now and Stan Sport.

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Canada basketball Olympic schedule 2024

Team Canada play as part of Group A, which includes Australia, Greece and Spain.

Below is their schedule, which began on Saturday, July 27.

Australia basketball Olympic schedule 2024

The Boomers play as part of Group A, which includes Canada, Greece and Spain. 

Below is their schedule, which began on Saturday, July 27.

When do the Olympics start?

The opening ceremony at the 2024 Olympics is July 26. The men's basketball tournament tips off the next day on July 27 and ends with the medal games on Aug. 10.