The U.S. women's basketball team hit the hardwood on Monday to begin its run toward an eighth straight Olympic gold medal and easily defeated Japan by a final score of 102-76.
During the Olympic opener against Japan, Team USA was able to take a 22-point lead into the fourth quarter and cruise to the finish line. A'ja Wilson led the way with 24 points and 13 rebounds, and Breanna Stewart had 22 points and eight rebounds. Chelsea Gray was finding open teammates throughout the game, totaling 13 assists.
Team USA has now extended its Olympic winning streak to 56 games and will be a heavy favorite in Thursday's matchup with Belgium, which is coming off a loss to Germany. The key for the Americans will be stopping former WNBA star Emma Meesseman, who scored 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting in Belgium's first Group C game.
Here is everything you need to know about Team USA vs. Belgium, including TV and streaming options for Thursday's game.
What channel is USA vs. Belgium women's basketball on today?
- TV channel: USA Network
- Live stream: Fubo, Peacock
The Olympic basketball game between Team USA and Belgium will air nationally on USA Network. For those without a cable or satellite package, the game can be streamed on Peacock and Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.
What time is USA vs. Belgium women's basketball today?
- Date: Thursday, Aug. 1
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
Team USA vs. Belgium will tip off around 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 1. This is Team USA's second game of the group phase. The top two teams in each group and the two best third-place teams will advance to the quarterfinal round.
Team USA women's basketball schedule at 2024 Olympics
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| July 29 | USA 102, Japan 76 | — | — |
| Aug. 1 | USA vs. Belgium | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 4 | USA vs. Germany | 11:15 a.m. | USA, Fubo |
USA Olympic women's basketball roster
| Player | Team |
| Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx |
| Kahleah Copper | Phoenix Mercury |
| Chelsea Gray | Las Vegas Aces |
| Brittney Griner | Phoenix Mercury |
| Sabrina Ionescu | New York Liberty |
| Jewell Loyd | Seattle Storm |
| Kelsey Plum | Las Vegas Aces |
| Breanna Stewart | New York Liberty |
| Diana Taurasi | Phoenix Mercury |
| Alyssa Thomas | Connecticut Sun |
| A'ja Wilson | Las Vegas Aces |
| Jackie Young | Las Vegas Aces |
USA Olympic women's basketball coaching staff
| Coach | Team |
| Cheryl Reeve | Minnesota Lynx |
| Mike Thibault | Washington Mystics |
| Kara Lawson | Duke University |
| Joni Taylor | Texas A&M |
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