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How To Watch Team USA Basketball Vs. Argentina Live Online

The United States and Argentina will play for a spot in the gold medal game and the game can be watched via a live online stream.

Aug 8, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Argentina player Manu Ginobili (5) reacts during the men's quarterfinal against Brazil in the 2012 London Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena.   Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 8, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Argentina player Manu Ginobili (5) reacts during the men's quarterfinal against Brazil in the 2012 London Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The United States and Argentina will meet in the semifinals of the men's Olympic basketball tournament Friday. It will be the second time the two countries have played in the tournament, but this time the stakes are a lot higher.

Team USA beat Argentina 126-97 when the two teams met during group play. This time, the winner will advance to the gold medal game on Sunday. Kevin Durant leads the United States in scoring at 17.8 points per game while Argentina features the second and third leading scorers of the Olympics. Luis Scola is second in the Olympics, averaging 19.7 points per game while Manu Ginobili is third at 19.3 points per game.

Friday's semifinal game is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. ET and can be watched online via a live stream at NBCOlympics.com.

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