Soviet Union vs. USA Head-to-Head in the Olympic Basketball

All-time games played between the National Teams of Soviet Union and USA in the history of the Olympic Games Men's Basketball Tournament, with summary of games and points and details of results by year and stage of the tournament.

In the history of the Men's Basketball Tournament played at the Olympics, Soviet Union National Team faced USA in 8 opportunities, with 2 wins and 6 lossess.

Games

Total Games Games Won Game Difference
8
Games Played
2 wins
Soviet Union
Soviet Union
6 wins
USA
USA
+4
USA
USA

Points

Points per Game Points Average Points Margin
127.3
Combined points
55.3
Soviet Union
Soviet Union
72.0
USA
USA
+16.8
USA
USA
Points Total Points Scored Points Difference
1,018
Combined points
442
Soviet Union
Soviet Union
576
USA
USA
+134
USA
USA

All the games between Soviet Union and USA
in the Olympic Games

Olympics: 1952
1.
Jul 28, 1952
2nd Round
Soviet Union
Soviet Union
58
-
86
USA
USA
2.
Aug 02, 1952
Final Game
Soviet Union
Soviet Union
25
-
36
USA
USA
Silver Medal Silver: Soviet Union / Gold Medal Gold: USA
Olympics: 1956
3.
Nov 29, 1956
Quarter-Final (1-8)
Soviet Union
Soviet Union
55
-
85
USA
USA
4.
Dec 01, 1956
Final Game
Soviet Union
Soviet Union
55
-
89
USA
USA
Silver Medal Silver: Soviet Union / Gold Medal Gold: USA
Olympics: 1960
5.
Sep 03, 1960
Semi-Final Round (1-8)
Soviet Union
Soviet Union
57
-
81
USA
USA
Olympics: 1964
6.
Oct 23, 1964
Final Game
Soviet Union
Soviet Union
59
-
73
USA
USA
Silver Medal Silver: Soviet Union / Gold Medal Gold: USA
Olympics: 1972
7.
Sep 09, 1972
Final Game
Soviet Union
Soviet Union
51
-
50
USA
USA
Gold Medal Gold: Soviet Union / Silver Medal Silver: USA
Olympics: 1988
8.
Sep 28, 1988
Semifinals
Soviet Union
Soviet Union
82
-
76
USA
USA