After an impressive opening win over Greece (0-2) to begin its quest for gold, the Canadian men’s basketball team (1-0) returns for its second game of Olympic group play on Tuesday.

This time the challenge in front of Canada is No. 5-ranked Australia (1-0) which is coming off a strong victory of its own. A tougher test for the seventh-ranked Canadians than No. 14 Greece. The Boomers currently sit atop Group B after routing Spain (1-1) on Saturday — with Canada right behind thanks to a seven-point win of its own.

Whichever nation comes out on top once the dust settles will be the lone undefeated squad left in the group and will move into first place.

More than that, should Canada win the contest it could secure its place in the knockout phase of the tournament before playing a third game, with a little help. If France beats Japan and Germany beats Brazil — both of which are reasonably likely outcomes — the Canadians would advance.

And if it’s a convincing win for the Red-and-White, it’ll help with point differential and seeding down the line.

Here are the key moments from Canada vs. Australia.

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Fourth quarter

• 9:23 – Clutch baskets by Gilgeous-Alexander in winning time is a story that never gets old. The Hamilton, Ont. native went left and pulled up for a mid-range jumper with Josh Green defending him as close as humanly possible without fouling. 74-70 Canada.

Third quarter

End of the third quarter: Canada 72, Australia 70

• 0:00 – Chaos! Dort strips Giddey and throws down a slam on the fast break in the waning moments of the quarter but Australia throws in a quick inbound and McVeigh hits a three at the buzzer for an immediate response.

• 3:30 – After a 12-3 run gave Canada its biggest lead of the ball game, the Australians got a timely response from Exum who knocked down a jumper to stop the bleeding. 66-60 Canada.

• 5:48 – Brooks picks up a third foul and is forced to sit the rest of the frame. He was one of three Canadians to foul out against Greece on Saturday.

• 5:59 – Dort knocks down his second triple of the game, making it back-to-back threes for Canada after Barrett made one moments prior and Australia calls a timeout. 58-54 Canada.

• 9:27 – Barrett gets fancy in transition! Spins through the lane and goes lefty layup to score the first basket of the second half.

HALF TIME

Second quarter

End of the second quarter: Australia 49, Canada 45

• 0:00 – Buckle-up folks! A back-and-forth affair through 20 minutes that saw 10 lead changes and no lead greater than six points. Despite two early fouls forcing him to sit, Gilgeous-Alexander still led Canada with 10 points in the first half going five-of-six from the field. Meanwhile, Giddey led all players with 15 points.

• 3:54 – Foul trouble creeping up for Canada like it did against Greece. Murray fouls Patty Mills on a three-point attempt, Canada’s third of the frame and eight overall, and the Aussie makes all three free throws. 40-37 Australia.

• 7:29 – Thankfully Canada gets Giddey’s former teammate and current Oklahoma City Thunder star back in the game and Gilgeous-Alexander immediately makes his impact felt by getting a tough layup to fall through traffic. 33-31 Canada.

• 9:39 – Giddey is a problem for Canada thus far, up to 13 points in the game after knocking down a triple, seconds into the second frame. 31-26 Australia.

First quarter

End of the first quarter: Australia 28, Canada 26

• 1:14 – Jamal Murray gets in on the party from downtown, drilling Canada’s fifth three, each by a different player. 26-24 Canada.

• 2:05 – Nembhard filling in admirably, hits Canada’s fourth triple of the first quarter. 23-21 Australia.

• 5:10 – FIBA Brooks steps up for Canada in Gilgeous-Alexander’s absence and makes a timely three to end a 7-0 run for the Boomers. 13-11 Australia.

• 8:16 – Uh oh… moments after Gilgeous-Alexander slithered his way for Canada’s first basket he picks up a second foul and is forced to sit. Andrew Nembhard checks in for some big early minutes.

• 9:19 – Josh Giddey knocks down a mid-range jumper for the first basket of the game

• 10:00 – And we’re off! Powell wins the tip for Canada.

Pre-game

• Canada sticking with the same starting lineup as its first game: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Dillon Brooks, RJ Barrett and Dwight Powell. Against Greece, the starting group was plus-22 in 10.5 minutes of action together.

The Canada men’s basketball team is gearing up for an exciting matchup against Australia in the upcoming game. Both teams are known for their strong rosters and competitive spirits, making this game a highly anticipated event for fans around the world.

The Canada men’s basketball team has been making waves in recent years, with a talented lineup of players who have been making a name for themselves on the international stage. Led by head coach Nick Nurse, who also coaches the Toronto Raptors in the NBA, the team is looking to continue their winning streak and secure a victory against Australia.

On the other hand, Australia boasts a formidable team of their own, with star players such as Patty Mills and Joe Ingles leading the charge. The team has a history of success in international competitions and will be looking to maintain their dominance on the court against Canada.

As the game unfolds, fans can expect to see intense competition, fast-paced action, and some incredible plays from both teams. With so much talent on display, this matchup is sure to be a thrilling one for basketball enthusiasts everywhere.

Stay tuned for live updates as the Canada men’s basketball team faces off against Australia in what promises to be an epic showdown on the court. Don’t miss out on all the action as these two powerhouse teams battle it out for supremacy in this highly anticipated matchup.