In the first real Olympic test for both teams, Team USA defeated Australia, 98-88, to move its record to 3-0 in Group A with just two games remaining before the knockout phase begins.
The Americans entered the game on a roll, winning their first two games over China and Venezuela by a combined 101 points.
Per ESPN Stats & Info, Team USA only had three games during this current 71-game winning streak that were decided by five points or less. It looked for a while like this was either going to be a loss or at least another slim margin.