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Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tries to remain focused as outside expectations rise
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spent several years in Oklahoma City as an unheralded scorer on a losing team in a small market. Then, he improved his defense and became an All-Star. Then the Thunder surprised the league and started winning, and Gilgeous-Alexander was...
France tops Canada and Serbia beats Australia in OT to reach Olympic semis. Germany, US also advance
PARIS (AP) — France had an ugly couple of days following its group-stage finale loss to Germany. It turned them into possibly its prettiest performances of the Olympic tournament so far. Guerschon Yabusele scored 22 points after being inserted into the starting...
Giannis helps Greece stay alive for Olympic knockout round, Brazil beats Japan and qualifies
VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 20 points and seven rebounds as Greece outlasted Australia 77-71 on Friday to keep alive its hopes of advancing to next week’s quarterfinal round in Olympic men’s basketball. Thomas Walkup added 18 points for Greece....
Canada tops Giannis and Greece on Day 1. Wemby and France also win, as do Germany and Australia
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France (AP) — Canada was tested, then held on to get its first Olympic win in 24 years. RJ Barrett scored 23 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 21 and Canada survived a big effort from Giannis Antetokounmpo to beat Greece 86-79 in the Paris Olympics opener for...