In a pivotal matchup at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Greece triumphed over Australia with a final score of 77-71, marking their first victory of the tournament. This win, highlighted by a stellar performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo, propelled Greece to a third-place finish in Group A.
Match Summary
Final Score:
- Australia: 71
- Greece: 77
Quarter Breakdown:
- Q1: Australia 24 – 25 Greece
- Q2: Australia 12 – 28 Greece
- Q3: Australia 14 – 9 Greece
- Q4: Australia 21 – 15 Greece
Key Player Performance
Giannis Antetokounmpo led Greece with a remarkable display of skill, scoring 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting. He also contributed seven rebounds, six assists, and two steals in 33 minutes of play. Antetokounmpo’s aggressive driving and scoring ability were instrumental in Greece’s success, making him the team’s standout performer and crucial to their Olympic campaign.
Team Statistics
Shooting:
- Field Goals: Australia 26-65 (40%) | Greece 31-69 (44.9%)
- Three-Pointers: Australia 9-26 (34.6%) | Greece 9-32 (28.1%)
- Free Throws: Australia 10-21 (47.6%) | Greece 6-11 (54.5%)
Rebounding:
- Total: Australia 41 | Greece 44
- Offensive: Australia 10 | Greece 10
- Defensive: Australia 31 | Greece 34
Additional Stats:
- Assists: Australia 23 | Greece 22
- Steals: Australia 7 | Greece 11
- Blocks: Australia 3 | Greece 4
- Turnovers: Australia 16 | Greece 14
- Fouls: Australia 18 | Greece 23
- Technical Fouls: Australia 0 | Greece 0
- Flagrant Fouls: Australia 0 | Greece 0
Related – Olympic Games Men’s Basketball: Australia vs. Greece – Group Stage Final Showdown: Match Preview
Implications and Quarterfinals Outlook
Greece’s win was vital for their progression to the quarterfinals. Despite finishing with a 1-2 record in Group A, Greece’s progress depends on their point differential compared to other third-placed teams. With their strong performance, they will be closely monitoring the outcomes of other matches to secure their spot in the next round.
Australia, despite the loss, remains in the quarterfinals thanks to their earlier results and Canada’s victory over Spain, which determined the final standings in Group A.
Stay tuned for more updates as the 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball tournament advances to the highly anticipated quarterfinals.
