FIBA 2014: Finland vs New Zealand Group C - September 4, 2014

New Zealand takes on Finland in the 2014 FIBA World Cup on Thursday, September 4.

The match is slated to start just before midnight NZST.

The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports in New Zealand and ESPN3 in the United States.

Live streaming will be available via ABC in Australia, Watch ESPN in the United States and other areas, and Live Basketball.TV around the world.

Match: Finland Vs New Zealand

Tournament: FIBA World Basketball Championship 2014

Game : Basketball

Date: 4 September, 2014 (Thursday)

Time: 15:00 GMT

Broadcasting tv channel list: ESPN 3, ABC 2

The Tall Blacks are in a precarious position after losing three of the first four games and might not make it to the next round of the tournament.

The Tall Blacks need to beat Finland to have a chance to make it to the knockout rounds, which start on Saturday.

Finland vs New Zealand Live Stream - The Tall Blacks started the tournament with a 76-73 loss to Turkey before losing to the Dominican Republic 76-63 and the United States 98-71.

The team picked up its first win on Wednesday with a 73-61 win over Ukraine.

Watch New Zealand vs Finland Online Free - That means that if Ukraine loses on Thursday, New Zealand could nab a spot in the top four of the group, which would mean it advances to the next round.

New Zealand and Finland are currently 1-3 while Ukraine, Turkey, and the Dominican Republic are all 2-2.

The United States is atop the group with a perfect 4-0 record.

FIBA 2014: Australia vs Angola Group D - September 4, 2014

After losing their first game in the 2014 World Cup, Australia has racked up three straight wins to assure themselves of a slot in the Round of 16. The Boomers want to continue the momentum against a dangerous Angolan side which is hoping that they still have a shot to join the Aussies in the knockout stages of the basketball world championships in Spain.

Australia with 3 wins and 1 loss is tied for second place with Lithuania in Group D, which is led by Slovenia (4 wins and no loss). All three teams have advanced to the next round and will face the teams from Group C.

Match: Australia Vs Angola

Tournament: FIBA World Basketball Championship 2014

Game : Basketball

Date: 4 September, 2014 (Thursday)

Time: 12:30 GMT

Broadcasting tv channel list: ESPN 3, ABC 2

Meanwhile Angola has a lone win in four games and tied with Mexico for the fourth and final slot available in the group. Angola has to win against Australia to advance and hope that Mexico somehow fall to the South Koreans, who are winless in four outings thus far.

Australia at 3 wins and 1 loss are already assured of a slot in the Round of 16 along with Slovenia (4 wins and no loss) and Lithuania (3 wins and 1 loss).