Canada defeated Australia 93-83 to record its second win in as many games in Group A of the men’s pre-Olympic basketball tournament and give Greece…the kiss of life.
The National Team remained “alive” in the claim for third place, simply needing to defeat the “Boomers” in the game between them, on Friday (2/7, 2:30 pm).
Toronto Raptors’ ARJ Barrett scored 24 points with 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals in the Canadian win, while Dillon Brooks and Shay Gilgeous-Alexander each added 16 points.
From Australia, which suffered its first defeat, 21-year-old NBA player Josh Giday of the Chicago Bulls stood out with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.
Jock Landale recorded a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, while Dante Exum scored 15 points.