Australian Opals v Canada: How to watch & live scores

It was far from the ideal start for the Australian Opals in their Olympic opener, outplayed and outworked by Nigeria in a disappointing display.

The Opals are a proud team and will be desperate to bounce back, but it won't come easy. Next up, a Canadian team also looking to reverse their form after a 21-point defeat at the hands of France. 

It's the third world-ranked Australians against the fifth-ranked Canada in a must-win for the Opals. 

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Here's how you can catch all the action, whether it's on TV or via live scores & stats. 

Thursday, August 1 

Australia v Canada
Pierre Mauroy Stadium
Tip-off from 9.30pm AEST
Watch: Live via Nine Network & Stan Sport
Scores & stats: Click here

Highlights, scores & game reports available via the NBL's social media channels. 

The squad
Amy Atwell, Isobel Borlase, Cayla George, Lauren Jackson, Tess Madgen, Ezi Magbegor, Jade Melbourne, Alanna Smith, Steph Talbot, Marianna Tolo, Kristy Wallace, Sami Whitcomb
- Rebecca Allen will miss the Olympics after heading home with a hamstring injury.

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