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Two of world basketball’s burgeoning superpowers are due to clash with one another under the glow of the Olympic rings.

Canada and Greece meet in a clash of Group A titans, both hoping that this is the year where the tide turns and they finish Olympic play with a medal.

The Canadians are led by a pair of All-Star caliber guards, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray helming a deep and versatile squad that could be considered one of the most talent-laden in the tournament.

The Jordi Fernandez-helmed outfit has a litany of formidable NBA talent at its disposal, including Luguentz Dort, Dillon Brooks and RJ Barrett. Although the Canadians were unable to displace the U.S. in pair’s tune-up matchup with one another, they did capture impressive victories over Puerto Rico and, most notably, France, reaffirming their status as one of the Olympics’ true forces.

Canada has gone without a medal in basketball for a century. Could that change in 2024?

To be the best, you have to beat the best, however. And as far as NBA talent goes, few are as good as Greek megastar Giannis Antetokounmpo. “The Greek Freak” carried his nation to the promised land, vanquishing Slovenian supernova Luka Doncic in the process. Any other accomplishments have to be considered cherries on top for the two-time MVP, who leads an upstart Greek side littered with NBA players of season past, including Nick Calathes.

Who will win out? The basketball world waits with anticipation to figure out the answer to that question.

The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Saturday’s Group A matchup between Canada and Greece in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Follow below for highlights, live analysis and more as two of the NBA’s brightest stars collide in their respective nation’s colors.

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Canada vs. Greece basketball score

Canada vs. Greece live updates, results, highlights from 2024 Olympic men’s basketball exhibition game

(All times Eastern.)

Check back closer to tip-off for live updates of the Canada vs. Greece men’s basketball matchup.

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Canada basketball Olympic schedule 2024

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

Below is their schedule, which begins Saturday, July 27.

How to watch Olympic basketball games 

• TV channels: CBC | TSN | Sportsnet
• Live streams: CBC.ca | CBC Gem | CBC Paris app | Fubo

CBC, TSN and Sportsnet will offer daily coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Select Canadian basketball games will also be available to stream on CBC.ca, CBC Gem, the CBC Paris app and Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.

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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.

Team USA is one of 12 teams to qualify for the Paris Olympics. It will play in Group C with Serbia, South Sudan, and Puerto Rico.