On August 2, in the final round of the men’s basketball group stage at the Paris Olympics, the Greek national basketball team defeated Australia with a score of 77-71, securing their first win.
The Greek team quickly found their rhythm and dominated the game early on. In the second quarter, they managed to build a significant lead with a run of 19-4, further widening the gap between the teams. At one point, they were ahead by as much as 19 points. However, in the second half, Greece’s offense slowed down, allowing Australia to close the gap. Fortunately, in the crucial moments, Greek players Ounas and Vakopoulos stepped up, hitting consecutive three-point shots, which helped the team secure the victory.
This time around, Giannis is no longer fighting alone. He played for 32 minutes, making 8 out of his 11 shots, totaling 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, with his scoring leading the team. However, this time he was not the only one on the front line; Vakopoulos scored 18 points, Mitroglu contributed 13 points, and Ounas also added 13 points. As a result, they achieved their first win in the Olympic group stage, securing third place in the group. However, whether they advance will depend on the outcome of the match between Serbia and South Sudan.
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