The Australian Opals continue their FIBA Women's Asia Cup campaign against Japan on Tuesday night at Shenzhen Sports Center.
With both teams tied on four points at the top of Group B, tonight's matchup will see the winner of the group advance to the semi-finals. The second and third-placed teams in each group will then advance to a playoff round to decide the other two semi-final spots.
The Opals are coming off two impressive wins to open their campaign, defeating the Philippines by 76 points, followed by a 79-point win over Lebanon.
Meanwhile, Japan defeated Lebanon 72-68 in their opener, before squeaking past the Philippines 85-82 in their second group stage game.
The Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need ahead of Australia vs. Japan, including TV information, schedule, and more.
How to watch Australia vs. Japan: TV channels, live streams
- TV channels: —
- Live streams: FIBA YouTube channel
FIBA Women's Asia Cup games will not be available on free-to-air TV. You can watch the Opals games on ESPN/Kayo Sports. The tournament's games will also be available to stream on the FIBA YouTube channel.
When is the Australian Opals vs. Japan game?
- Date: Tuesday, July 15
- Time: 6:30 p.m. AEST
The Opals will face Japan in their third game in Group B on Tuesday, July 15, with tip-off set for 6:30 p.m. AEST.
FIBA Women's Asia Cup full schedule: Dates, times for games
The FIBA Women's Asia Cup will begin on Sunday, July 13, and conclude with the championship game on Sunday, July 20.
The Opals have been drawn in Group B alongside the Philippines, Lebanon, and Japan.
*All times AEST.
| Game | Date | Time | Location |
| Australia vs. Philippines | Sunday 13 July | Aus 115 def. Phi 39 | Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre |
| Australia vs. Lebanon | Monday 14 July | Aus 113 def. Leb 34 | Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre |
| Australia vs. Japan | Tuesday 15 July | 6:30 p.m. AEST | Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre |
Australian Opals FIBA Women's Asia Cup squad
The Opals have named two debutants in their squad for the Asia Cup, with Alex Wilson and Isabelle Bourne set to make their official Opals debuts in Shenzhen.
| Player | Position | Height | Age | Team |
| Zitina Aokuso | F/C | 6-4 | 26 | UC Capitals |
| Chloe Bibby | F | 6-2 | 27 | Golden State Valkyries |
| Sara Blicavs | F | 6-2 | 32 | UC Capitals |
| Isobel Borlase | G | 5-11 | 20 | Bendigo Spirit |
| Isabelle Bourne | F | 6-2 | 24 | Southside Flyers |
| Abbey Ellis | G | 5-6 | 24 | Townsville Fire |
| Alex Fowler | F | 6-0 | 23 | Townsville Fire |
| Cayla George | F/C | 6-4 | 36 | Southside Flyers |
| Steph Reid | G | 5-6 | 28 | Sopron Basket |
| Miela Sowah | G | 5-11 | 25 | Townsville Fire |
| Alex Wilson | G | 5-9 | 31 | Perth Lynx |
| Courtney Woods | G/F | 6-0 | 28 | Townsville Fire |