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Giannis helps Greece stay alive for Olympic knockout round, Brazil beats Japan and qualifies

Aug. 02, 2024 13:51 PM EDT

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....

Patty Mills has played his best ball for Australia. He's back to take on a stacked Olympic field

Jul. 25, 2024 12:39 PM EDT

MARCQ-EN-BAROEUL, France (AP) — Patty Mills kept putting up shots after Australia finished a two-hour practice at a training facility not far from where it will open the Paris Olympics basketball tournament Saturday against Spain. “OK, I’m good,” Mills said after watching...

US men's basketball team builds big lead then holds off Australia for 98-92 win in Olympics tuneup

Jul. 15, 2024 22:25 PM EDT

There was a lot for the U.S. Olympic team to like on Monday. And a lot not to like. Anthony Davis scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Tyrese Haliburton came up with a pair of late 3-pointers that helped stop a freefall by the Americans, and the U.S. beat Australia 98-92 on...