The seventh-ranked Canadians topped No. 14 Greece 86-79 on Saturday in the group-stage opener, and next faces fifth-ranked Australia – the reigning Olympic bronze medallists – on Tuesday
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrates with his Canadian teammates after scoring and being fouled by Greece in a men's basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics , on July 27, in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France.The seventh-ranked Canadians topped No. 14 Greece 86-79 on Saturday in the group-stage opener. The Canadians never trailed but there were a few moments where Greece chipped at the lead enough to make it a one- or two-possession game, especially down the stretch.
“It happened last year . We were playing France. We had no experience. Spain, Latvia, Brazil, and I think coming out of that group just helped us prepare for the tournament. And I believe in this case right now in the Olympics, it’s going to be very similar.” Australia, the first country from outside the Americas and Europe to win a medal in men’s basketball, is looking to rebound from its World Cup effort. Canada is looking to earn its second Olympic medal and first since the 1936 Berlin Games.
The majority of Canada’s talent lies on the perimeter, led by Gilgeous-Alexander, Jamal Murray, RJ Barrett and Dillon Brooks offensively. Canada pairs its offensive prowess with strong on-ball pressure defensively – something Fernandez was pleased with against Greece.
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