The national basketball team was unsuccessful against the mighty Canada, which was defeated 86-79 in its debut in the Olympic tournament, in Lille, in group A’.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was thrilled, stopped at 34 points, putting the opponents in the baskets, the “blue and white” fought until the end and reduced it to two points shortly before the end, but unfortunately for her, she believed in the reversal when her time was running out.
The next and very important match of the representative group is scheduled for next Tuesday (30/7, 12 pm), against Spain.
The representative group showed stubbornness and will, but there was a difference in ability and quality. Kostas Papanikolaou also played very well (17 points), but there was no third support in attack, which was a catalyst, as Greece also needed scores from other players.
They had their chances, but every time they got close to the Americans, they received some long-range shots (Dort, Gilgeous-Alexander, Brooks) and the gap opened up again…