Olympic Tokyo 2020 : Men's Basketball #15 - Italy vs Australia
Boomers win back-and-forth brawl against Italy to keep 65-year golden dream alive.
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After holding on for an 86-83 triumph over Italy, the Australian Boomers made it a 2-0 start at the Olympics.
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It was a final quarter in which Australia dominated when it counted most, proving that they could do it as a team.
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Australia #7 Ingles Joe score a points against Italy #9 Nicolo Melli.
"I thought we played a much better game of basketball," Goorjian said.
"Offensively we moved the ball better, less turnovers, and got better shots."
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Australia #13 Jock Landales block a rebound from Italy #1 Nico Mannion.
"And then I thought in the second half … the defence was the determining factor."
As the big men controlled the game, Australia #13 Jock Landale led five players in double digits with 18 points, while Australia #15 Nick Kay scored 15 and Australia #12 Aron Baynes added 14.
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German #4 Maodo Lo
In Group B, Australia is the lone undefeated team. On Saturday, Italy will face Nigeria while Australia will face Germany.
Italy (ITA) 83 - 86 (AUS) Australia
25 [Quarter1] 25
20 [Quarter2] 19
17 [Quarter3] 21
21 [Quarter4] 21
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Current Tournament summary
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Wow that's a close game. As a Sixers fan I am very happy for Thybulle!
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