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 USA claim fourth straight gold medal (Photo: FIBA)
Eurobasket.com All-Olympic Games Awards 2021 - Aug 12, 2021
MVP:  Kevin Durant (6'9''-SF-88) of Brooklyn N.Best Guard:  Ricky Rubio (6'4''-G-90) of Minnesota T.Best Forward: Kevin Durant (6'9''-SF-88) of Brooklyn N.Best Center:  Rudy Gobert (7'1''-C-92) of Utah Jazz
1st Team Ricky Rubio (6'4''-G-90) of Minnesota T. Patrick Mills (6'0''-PG-88) of Brooklyn N. Luka Doncic (6'7''-G-99) of Dallas M. Kevin Durant (6'9''-SF-88) of Brooklyn N. Rudy Gobert (7'1''-C-92) of Utah Jazz
2nd Team  Tomas Satoransky (6'7''-PG-91) of Chicago B. Klemen Prepelic (191-SG-92) of Valencia Evan Fournier (6'6''-SG-92) of New York K. Simone Fontecchio (203-F-95) of Baskonia Mike Tobey (213-C-94) of ValenciaHonorable Mention Jock Landale (6'11''-C-95) of San Antonio S. Vlatko Cancar (6'8''-SF-97) of Denver N. Jayson Tatum (6'8''-SF-98) of Boston C. Jan Vesely (213-C-90) of Fenerbahce Ondrej Balvin (217-C-92) of Gunma Maodo Lo (191-PG-92) of ALBA Facundo Campazzo (5'11''-PG-91) of Denver N. Luis Scola (206-F/C-80) of Varese Rui Hachimura (6'8''-F-98) of Washington W. Jordan Nwora (6'8''-F-98) of Milwaukee B. Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) of Sichuan BWOlympic Games: USA claim fourth straight gold medal - Aug 7, 2021
France - USA 82:87 USA claimed fourth straight gold medal at the Olympics. In the Final gam they beat France 87-82 and avenged the loss in the opener a few weeks ago. USA took the lead with a 22-18 run and enjoyed a 5-point halftime advantage. They managed to win the third period 27-24, while France was too far to give up. France made a late, fourth-quarter run, but came up just short as the US made their shots at crucial moments to claim a seventh gold medal out of the last eight on offer. Kevin Durant (206-SF-88, college: Texas) stepped up with 29 points and Jayson Tatum (203-SF-98, college: Duke) netted 19. Damian Lillard (190-PG-90, college: Weber St.) and Jrue Holiday (193-G-90, college: UCLA) added 11 points each in a win. Evan Fournier (198-SG-92) and Rudy Gobert (216-C-92) replied with 16 points each in a loss. Guerschon Yabusele (201-PF-95) scored 13 and Nando De Colo (196-G-87) brought 12. Olympic Games: Patty Mills steers Australia past Slovenia, onto the podium in Tokyo - Aug 7, 2021
Australia - Slovenia 107-93 Australia clinched Olympic Bronze medals. They overpowered Slovenia in the consolation final tonight behind stellar performance from Patrick Mills (183-PG-88, college: St.Mary's, CA). The guard scored 42 points and issued 9 assists to pace the Boomers to the historic Olympic medals. Australia led by just one point after ten minutes of action 20-19. They erupted for 33 points in the second period to take a 53-45 halftime lead. The Boomers kept their opponents at bay throughout the third term. Australia established an 11-point lead heading into the fourth period. Australia then poured in 29 points in the final stanza and got away with the historic victory. Joe Ingles (203-SF-87) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Luka Doncic (201-G-99) answered with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for Slovenia. Klemen Prepelic (191-SG-92) added 18 points in the loss. Olympic Games: USA enter the Final game in Tokyo - Aug 5, 2021
USA - Australia 97-78 USA entered the Final game in Tokyo as they needed a strong third period to beat Australia 97-78 at the Olympic Games. Australia dominated the first half. They won the first period 24-18 and Patty MILLS gave his team 44-31 in the second frame. USA however was too far to give up and took control of the game in the rest of it. They erupted with a 32-10 surge in the third quarter and then did not allow the opponents to get back into the game. Kevin Durant (6'9''-SF-88, college: Texas) top-scored for the winners with 23 points, while Devin Booker (6'6''-SG-96, college: Kentucky) notched 20. Jrue Holiday (6'4''-G-90, college: UCLA) and Khris Middleton (6'8''-SF-91, college: Texas A&M) followed them with 11 points each. Patrick Mills (6'0''-PG-88, college: St.Mary's, CA) replied with 15 points in a loss and Dante Exum (6'6''-PG-95) had 14. Olympic Games: Unbeaten Slovenia swept past Germany - Aug 3, 2021
Slovenia - Germany 94:70 Unbeaten Slovenia swept past Germany 94-70 to become the first team to reach the Semifinals of the Olympic Games. Aleksander Sekulic's team started with a 25-14 run and enjoyed a 44-37 halftime advantage. Slovenia dominated the second half as well and posted two more victories. They won the third quarter 22-17 and closed the game with a 28-16 rally. Zoran Dragic (196-F-89, agency: Network Sports International) stepped up with 27 points, whilst Luka Doncic (201-G-99) collected 20 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Mike Tobey (213-C-94, college: Virginia) followed them with 13 and Klemen Prepelic (191-SG-92) as well as Jaka Blazic (196-SG-90) had 9 each. Maodo Lo (191-G-92, college: Columbia) replied with 11 points in a loss and Niels Giffey (200-F-91, college: UConn, agency: BeoBasket) scored 10. Olympic Games: USA top Spain to reach semifinal - Aug 3, 2021
USA - Spain 95-81 USA advanced into the semifinal stage at the Olympic basketball tournament. They outgunned Spain in the quarterfinal battle in Tokyo tonight. Kevin Durant (206-SF-88, college: Texas) scored 29 points to lead the winners. Spain dropped 21 points in the first period to eke out a 2-point lead. USA responded with a 24-point effort of their own in the second term to tie things up at 43. USA started to take off in the third term. The North American side poured in 26 points in the period to secure a 6-point advantage. USA kept Spain at bay throughout the fourth quarter scoring 26 points and rallying to the victory. Jayson Tatum (203-SF-98, college: Duke) produced 13 points for the winners. Ricky Rubio (193-G-90) was stellar for Spain with game-high 38 points. Sergio Rodriguez (191-G-86) added 16 points in the loss. Olympic Games: France survive thriller versus Italy, advance into semis in Tokyo - Aug 3, 2021
France - Italy 84-75 France advanced into the semifinal stage of the Olympic basketball tournament. They outgunned Italy in a hard-fought quarterfinal battle today. Rudy Gobert (216-C-92) came up with 22 points and 9 rebounds to lead les Bleues. Italy opened the game on a hot-shooting taking the lead. The Azzurri ensured a 25-20 advantage heading into the second period. France however picked up the tempo in the second period and managed to eke out a 43-42 halftime lead. Italy went cold offensively in the third period. France capitalised taking a comfortable 10-point lead at the final break. But Simone Fontecchio (203-F-95) ignited a 19-9 run as Italy tied things up at 73 with less than three minutes remaining. Thomas Heurtel (189-PG-89) hit a timely three-pointer and Rudy Gobert followed with two free throws to restore the lead for France. They never looked back afterwards securing a tough victory at the end. Evan Fournier (198-SG-92) delivered 21 points in the victory. Simone Fontecchio responded with 23 points, while Danilo Gallinari (208-SF-88) had 21 points in the loss. Olympic Games: Australia trounce Argentina en route to semifinal - Aug 3, 2021
Australia - Argentina 97-59 Australia punched their Olympic basketball tournament semifinal ticket after demolishing Argentina in the quarters tonight. Patrick Mills (183-PG-88, college: St.Mary's, CA) came up with 18 points to lead the winners. Argentina grabbed an early in the game. They poured in 22 points in the first period to ensure a 4-point advantage. But the Boomers turned the tables in the second quarter. They ignited a 21-11 run to secure a 39-33 halftime lead. Australia followed with a convincing 21-15 rally in the third term to ensure a 12-point advantage at the final break. Australia then exploded with 37 points in the fourth period to race to a comfortable win at the end. Matisse Thybulle (196-SF-97, college: Washington) and Jock Landale (211-C-95, college: St.Mary's, CA) added 12 points each for the Boomers. Nicolas Laprovittola (190-PG-90) responded with 16 points for Argentina. Olympic Games: Argentina clinch the spot in quarterfinals - Aug 1, 2021
Argentina - Japan 97-77 Argentina clinched the spot at the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games. They edged Japan 97-77 to finish with a 1-2 record in Group C. Argentina won the opening period 26-16 and led 8 points at the halftime. They added a 19-15 run in the third quarter and nailed massive 32 points in the last stanza. Luis Scola (206-F/C-80) top-scored for the winners with 23 points and 10 rebounds, whilst Facundo Campazzo (180-PG-91) netted 17. Gabriel Deck (198-F-95) brought 16 and Marcos Delia (209-C-92, agency: Players Group) had 14. Yudai Baba (196-SF-95) ended up with 18 points in a loss and Yuta Watanabe (206-F-94, college: GWU) had 17. Makoto Hiejima (190-G/F-90) and Rui Hachimura (203-F-98, college: Gonzaga) delivered 13 points each in a loss. Olympic Games: Slovenia overpower Spain to enter quarterfinal stage undefeated - Aug 1, 2021
Spain - Slovenia 87-95 Slovenia registered the third straight win in Tokyo. They used a strong fourth-quarter rally to snatch the victory. Vlatko Cancar (203-SF-97, agency: BeoBasket) delivered 22 points to pace the winners. Spain dropped 24 points in the opening quarter to gain a 4-point lead. Slovenia stayed within striking distance throughout the second period. They trailed by only 3 points at the big break 44-41. Slovenia sank 27 points in the third period to pull within 2 points 68-70. They quickly surged ahead early in the fourth term. Spain responded with a rally of their own to jump back to an 82-76 lead. But Slovenia went on a 12-3 run to finish the game and snatched a tough win at the end. Mike Tobey (213-C-94, college: Virginia) accounted for 16 points and 14 rebounds, while Klemen Prepelic (191-SG-92) added 15 points for the winners. Ricky Rubio (193-G-90) responded with 18 points for Spain. Alberto Abalde (202-F-95) had 14 points in the defeat. Olympic Games: France win Group A, remain undefeated - Jul 31, 2021
Iran - France 62:79 France opened Round 3 of the Olympic Games with a 79-62 win over Iran to win Group A with a 3-0 record. France secured a place in the next stage from first place, while maintaining a perfect balance of three victories. The European team started with a 22-17 lead and added massive 24-10 surge in the second period. Iran managed to win the third period 20-16, while France closed the group stage with a 17-15 rally. Thomas Heurtel (189-PG-89) stepped up with 16 points and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (201-F-95, agency: BeoBasket) delivered 12. Nando De Colo (196-G-87) and Vincent Poirier (210-C-93) followed them with 10 points each in a win. Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85, agency: BIG) replied with 18 points in a loss and Arsalan Kazemi (200-SF-90, college: Oregon, agency: BIG) as well as Behnam Yakhchali (194-G-95, agency: BIG) had 11 each. Olympic Games: Italy survive thriller, beat Nigeria - Jul 31, 2021
Italy - Nigeria 80-71 Italy overcame Nigeria at the Olympic Games, Group B campaign. Italy improved to a 2-1 record after an 80-71 win. It looked fine early in the game for Italy as they started with a 29-17 lead. Nigeria however replied with a 22-11 run in the second period and took control of the game later in the third. Jordan Nwora (203-F-98, college: Louisville) scored for 63-56 to close the frame. Meanwhile Italy dominated the last stanza. Nicolo Melli (205-PF-91) brought his team 65-64 lead and Achille Polonara (202-F/C-91) nailed three for 70-64. Italy won the last period 24-8 to secure the victory. Nicolo Melli top-scored for the winners with 15 points and Nicolo Mannion (190-PG-01, college: Arizona) notched 14. Achille Polonara delivered 13, whilst Simone Fontecchio (203-F-95) scored 12. Chimezie Metu (211-F-97, college: USC, agency: Wasserman) replied with 22 points and 10 rebounds, whilst Jordan Nwora had 20. Olympic Games: Australia top Germany, march into quarterfinal unbeaten - Jul 31, 2021
Australia - Germany 89-76 Australia rallied past Germany to capture the third straight win in Tokyo. Patrick Mills (183-PG-88, college: St.Mary's, CA) scored 24 points as the Boomers finished Group Phase undefeated. Germany got to a quick start as the European team sank 22 points to take a 4-point lead after ten minutes. Australia however stepped on the gas in the second frame. The Boomers drained 26 points in the period to ensure a 44-40 halftime lead. Australia maintained the lead throughout the third term. They dropped 22 points to enter the fourth quarter up by 7 points 66-59. The teams traded baskets before Jock Landale (211-C-95, college: St.Mary's, CA) and Nick Kay gave Australia a double-digit lead at 83-72 and the Boomers cruised to the victory afterwards. Jock Landale delivered 18 points for the winners. Andreas Obst (191-PG-96, agency: BeoBasket) responded with 17 points, while Niels Giffey (200-F-91, college: UConn, agency: BeoBasket) and Johannes Thiemann (206-C-94, agency: BeoBasket) had 11 points each in the defeat. Olympic Games: USA rout Czech Republic at the Saitama Super Arena - Jul 31, 2021
USA - Czech Republic 119-84 USA fired past Czech Republic 119-84 at the Saitama Super Arena to book the Quarterfinal birth at the Olympic Games. Trailing 18-25 at the end of the first period, USA recovered n the rest of the game. They posted a 29-18 run in the second frame and nailed massive 35 points in the third quarter. Moreover they continued their push and erupted with a 37-24 surge in the last stanza to seal the win. Jayson Tatum (6'8''-SF-98, college: Duke) led the way with 27 points and Kevin Durant (6'9''-SF-88, college: Texas) added 23. Zach LaVine (6'5''-SG-95, college: UCLA) scored 13, whilst Jrue Holiday (6'4''-G-90, college: UCLA) poured in 11. Blake Schilb (6'7''-G/F-83, college: Loyola, IL) ended up with 17 points in a loss, while Ondrej Balvin (7'2''-C-92, agency: Octagon Europe) poured in 15. Olympic Games: Slovenia cruise past Japan, seal quarterfinal appearance - Jul 29, 2021
Slovenia - Japan 116-81 Slovenia secured their Olympic Games basketball tournament quarterfinal berth. They knocked down Japan to record the second straight win in Tokyo. Luka Doncic (201-G-99) delivered 25 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists to pace the winners. Slovenia dropped 29 points in the first period to take a 6-point lead. The Europeans maintained the lead throughout the second term. Slovenia ensured a 53-41 halftime lead. They stayed red hot offensively after the big break. Slovenia dropped 27 points in the third quarter to take a 16-point lead. Slovenia added 36 points in the fourth frame to ease to the victory. Zoran Dragic (196-F-89, agency: Network Sports International) dropped 24 points for the winners. Rui Hachimura (203-F-98, college: Gonzaga) responded with game-high 34 points and 7 rebounds for Japan. Olympic Games: Ricky Rubio sends Spain to the Quarterfinals - Jul 29, 2021
Spain - Argentina 81-71 Ricky Rubio (193-G-90) carried Spain to the Quarterfinals of the Olympic Games. Spain improved to 2-0 after an 81-71 win over Argentina and will face Luka Doncic and Slovenia on Sunday for the top spot from Group C. It was Argentina to take a 25-20 lead at the end of the first quarter. Spain however took control in the second frame and after a 20-9 surge grabbed a 40-34 halftime advantage. The European side added two narrow wins in the second half for the final success. Ricky Rubio top-scored for the winners with 26 points and Sergio Llull (190-G-87) netted 10. Victor Claver (208-SF-88) and Pau Gasol (213-C-80) followed them with 9 points each. Nicolas Laprovittola (190-PG-90) replied with massive 27 points in a loss and Luis Scola (206-F/C-80) had 13. Olympic Games: Germany open Round 2 with the narrow win over Nigeria - Jul 28, 2021
Nigeria - Germany 92-99 Germany opened Round 2 with the narrow win over Nigeria at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. After a slow start, the European side needed a 14-0 run to seal a 99-92 win for 1-1 record. Germany won the first period 24-21, while Nigeria reduced to 50-50 at the halftime as Jordan Nwora (203-F-98, college: Louisville) and Maodo Lo (191-G-92, college: Columbia) exchanged the baskets. Both teams nailed 24 points each in the third period and then it was Germany to take the lead in the last stanza. After being tied at 81-81, they posted a 14-0 run as Andreas Obst bought 95-81 lead. Maodo Lo and KZ Okpala scored the last points for their teams for the final result. Johannes Voigtmann (211-F-92) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Moritz Wagner (211-F-97, college: Michigan) netted 17. Danilo Barthel (208-F/C-91) poured in 14, whilst Maodo Lo scored 13. Jordan Nwora ended up with 33 points in the losing effort and Miye Oni (198-G-97, college: Yale) added 15.
Olympic Games: USA recover with a massive win over Iran - Jul 28, 2021
USA - Iran 120-66 USA recovered from the opening loss with a massive win over Iran a the Olympic Games. They demolished the opponents 120-66 to improve to a 1-1 record in Tokyo. USA opened the game with a 28-12 run and never looked behind after. They never slowed down to bounce back after the loss in the opener. USA posted a 32-18 run in the second frame and nailed 38 points later in the last stanza. Damian Lillard (6'3''-PG-90, college: Weber St.) stepped up with 21 points and Devin Booker (6'6''-SG-96, college: Kentucky) notched 16. Jayson Tatum (6'8''-SF-98, college: Duke) brought 14, whilst Zach LaVine (6'5''-SG-95, college: UCLA) had 13. Mohammad Jamshidi (6'7''-SF-91, agency: BIG) replied with 14 points defeat and Navid Rezaeifar (6'1''-G-96) had 13. Olympic Games: Australia outlast Italy for second straight win - Jul 28, 2021
Italy - Australia 83-86 Australia celebrated the second consecutive win in Tokyo. They prevailed against Italy tonight to remain undefeated in Group B. Jock Landale (211-C-95, college: St.Mary's, CA) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds to pace the Boomers. The teams got to a quick start exchanging baskets throughout the first period. The scoreboard read 25-25 after ten minutes. Italy surged ahead in the second term. They eked out a 45-44 halftime advantage. But Australia bounced back in the third period and entered the fourth quarter up by 3 points 65-62. Australia boosted the margin to 8 points midway through the fourth quarter. Simone Fontecchio (203-F-95) pulled the Azzurri within 4 points 73-77 with just over three minutes remaining. Nicolo Mannion (190-PG-01, college: Arizona) made it a three-point game 79-82 with 24 seconds left on regulation. But Matisse Thybulle (196-SF-97, college: Washington) and Patrick Mills (183-PG-88, college: St.Mary's, CA) went deadly from the stripe and Australia got away with a tough victory at the end. Nick Kay (206-PF-92, college: MSU Denver) delivered 15 points in the victory. Simone Fontecchio responded with 22 points for Italy. Nicolo Mannion had 21 points in the loss. Olympic Games: Evan Fournier paces France to the second straight win - Jul 28, 2021
France - Czech Republic 97-77 France earned the second straight victory at the Olympic basketball tournament. They knocked down Czech Republic in Tokyo to remain undefeated. Evan Fournier (198-SG-92) had another pivotal performance for les Bleues. The Czechs went 8/9 behind the arc in the first quarter as Jakub Sirina made two straight to end the period and make give the Czech Republic a 28-22 lead. France, however, quickly recovered in the second period. They nailed 29 points to finish the half with a 51-40 advantage. The French side posted also 26-16 run in the third frame to secure a comfortable win. Evan Fournier stepped up with 21 points to pace the winners. Nando De Colo (196-G-87) netted 17 and Vincent Poirier (210-C-93) poured in 14. Jan Vesely (213-C-90, agency: BeoBasket) ended up with 19 points in a loss, whilst Ondrej Balvin (217-C-92, agency: Octagon Europe) had 18, Patrik Auda (204-PF-89, college: Seton Hall, agency: Octagon Europe) and Tomas Satoransky (201-PG-91, agency: Octagon Europe) netted 14 each. Olympic Games: Doncic nails 48, Slovenia demolish Argentina - Jul 26, 2021
Argentina - Slovenia 100-118 Slovenia celebrated the first win at the Olympic Games basketball tournament at the Saitama Super Arena. They easily overcame Argentina 118-100. Slovenia scored 32 points in the first period as Doncic started to shine for his national team. He scored for 53-36 later in the second and brought his team 55-40 lead. Slovenia continued their dominance in the second half as well and won the third period 26-24. Luka RUPNIK and Gabriel DECK scored the last points for their sides in the last period as Argentina managed to win the last stanza 34-30. Luka Doncic (201-G-99) finished the game with 48 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Luka Doncic scored the second-most points ever in a game in the Olympic hoops tournament (only the legendary Oscar Schmidt, with 55, had more). Klemen Prepelic (191-SG-92) followed him with 22, whilst Vlatko Cancar (203-SF-97, agency: BeoBasket) had 12. Luis Scola (206-F/C-80) replied with 23 points in a loss and Facundo Campazzo (180-PG-91) ended up with 21. Olympic Games: 19-0 second quarter run brings Spain the win in the opener - Jul 26, 2021
Japan - Spain 77-88 The 19-0 second quarter helped Spain to the win in the opener at the Olympic Games. Spain overcame Japan 88-77 in the last game of the first round. Spain won the first period 18-14 and erupted with a 30-14 surge including 19-0 run in the period. Japan replied with two narrow wins in the second half to reduce the gap in the game. Ricky Rubio (193-G-90) top-scored for the winners with 20 points and Victor Claver (208-SF-88) netted 13. Marc Gasol (216-C-85) delivered 12, whilst Alex Abrines (198-SF-93) netted 11. Rui Hachimura (203-F-98, college: Gonzaga) replied with 20 points in a loss and Yuta Watanabe (206-F-94, college: GWU) delivered 19. Olympic Games: Czech Republic open tournament with the win over Iran - Jul 25, 2021
Iran - Czech Republic 78-84 Czech Republic opened the tournament with the win over Iran in Tokyo. The European side posted an 84-76 win in the first game of the Olympic Games 2021. Czech Republic looked better in the start of the game and won first two quarters for a 46-30 half-time advantage. Moreover, they added a 21-16 run in the third period for a bigger lead. Iran however dominated the last period and managed to come closer. Jamshidi's 3-pointer got Iran within 80-76, but Blake Schilb (201-G/F-83, college: Loyola, IL) scored on each of the next two Czech possessions to help close out the win. Patrik Auda (204-PF-89, college: Seton Hall, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up with 16 points and Blake Schilb netted 14. Jan Vesely (213-C-90, agency: BeoBasket) followed them with 11 points in the winning effort. Behnam Yakhchali (194-G-95, agency: BIG) replied with 23 points in a loss and Mohammad Jamshidi (199-SF-91, agency: BIG) scored 16. Olympic Games: Italy win European battle in Tokyo - Jul 25, 2021
Germany - Italy 82-92 Italy have won the European battle at the Tokyo Olympics. The last-quarter run allowed them to edge Germany 92-82. Germany dominated the start of the game and nailed 32 points in the first period. Italy needed to recover the whole game and only pushed the tempo in the last quarter. Italy ended a 12-0 run to seal the opening victory. Simone Fontecchio (203-F-95) led the way with 20 points as 5 players scored in double digits for the winners. Danilo Gallinari (208-SF-88) and Stefano Tonut (194-SG-93) each scored 18, Nicol Melli netted 13 and Nicolo Mannion (190-PG-01, college: Arizona) posted 10. Maodo Lo ended up with 24 points for the German side. Isaac Bonga (204-SG-99) poured in 13, whilst Moritz Wagner (211-F-97, college: Michigan) and Andreas Obst (191-PG-96, agency: BeoBasket) nailed 12 each. Olympic Games: Australia dominate Nigeria to open win count - Jul 25, 2021
Australia - Nigeria 84-65 Australia celebrated the first win at the Olympic Games basketball tournament. The Aussies rallied past Nigeria in Group B. Patrick Mills (183-PG-88, college: St.Mary's, CA) scored 25 points to pace the winners. The teams were tied at 23 after ten minutes. Australia eked out a narrow 43-40 halftime lead. They held Nigeria to just 12 points in the third term to open a 6-point lead. Australia then followed with a strong 26-13 run in the fourth frame to roll to the victory. Joe Ingles (203-SF-87) and Dante Exum (198-PG-95) provided 11 points each for the winners. Obi Emegano (189-G-93, college: ORU) answered with 12 points for Nigeria. Olympic Games: France shock USA in Tokyo - Jul 25, 2021
France - USA 83-76 France tipped off their Olympic tournament campaign in a brilliant manner. Les Bleues stunned USA in Group A today. Evan Fournier (198-SG-92) was unstoppable with 28 points for the winners. USA got to a confident start of the game. The North American side grabbed a 22-15 lead after ten minutes. USA stayed in front throughout the second frame. They arrived at the big break up by 8 points 45-37. But France turned things around in the third quarter. The European team ignited a massive 25-11 rally to surge ahead for a 62-56 lead at the final break. France added 21 points in the fourth quarter and raced to a notable victory at the end. Rudy Gobert (216-C-92) provided 14 points and 9 rebounds, while Nando De Colo (196-G-87) added 13 points for France. Jrue Holiday (193-G-90, college: UCLA) responded with 18 points for USA. Bam Adebayo (208-C-97, college: Kentucky) had 12 points and 10 caroms in the loss. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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