Australia Defeats Spain in Olympic Men's Basketball Exhibition
Box Score: Australia 92, Spain 80
Thursday, July 27, 2024
Jock Landale led the way for Australia with 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Nikola Mirotic paced Spain with 23 points. Chris Goulding added 16 points for Australia, and Ricky Rubio had 12 assists for Spain.
Australia shot 44.7% from the field to Spain's 39.8%. Australia also outrebounded Spain 45-33. The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than 10 points at any time.
The win is a big one for Australia, as it gives them a 1-0 record in the group stage. Spain falls to 0-1. Both teams will be back in action on Saturday, as Australia faces Argentina and Spain takes on Lithuania.
The Olympic men's basketball tournament is one of the most competitive in the world, and Australia's win over Spain is a testament to their quality. The Boomers will be one of the favorites to medal in Tokyo, and their victory over Spain is a strong statement of intent.
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