Amazing Script! Australia Edges Out Nigeria on Point Differential and Perfectly Avoids the USA in the Knockout Stages

In the early hours of August 5, the last match of the Paris Olympic Women’s Basketball Group Stage saw Australia narrowly defeat France 79-72. This victory not only secured their qualification at the last minute but also allowed them to edge out Nigeria by a slight point differential, securing second place in the group and thus avoiding the strongest team, the United States, in the knockout stages. The outcome of this game directly impacted whether the Chinese women’s basketball team could qualify, drawing the attention of Chinese fans. In the first half, both teams were neck and neck, ending the half tied at 34 points each. Australia exploded in the third quarter, winning that quarter by 9 points and establishing their lead, ultimately defeating France 79-72. Their record became two wins and one loss, the same as France and Nigeria, with all three teams qualifying for the next round. However, the Chinese women’s basketball team became the worst-performing third-placed team and was unfortunately eliminated. Australia won this game against France by 7 points. When comparing the small scores in the three-way tie, France had +14, Australia -6, and Nigeria -8. As a result, France ranked first in the group, Australia narrowly secured second place, and Nigeria came in third. Consequently, Australia successfully avoided facing the top favorite for the championship, the United States, in the knockout stages, while Nigeria had to face the USA. The victory in the final game proved to be a perfect script for Australia.