AUS 88-66 SRB
Australia’s clash against the #2 seed Serbia was set to be a thriller, however it didn’t pan out that way.
The Australian Crocs battled hard in the opening quarter in a back and forth tussle that witnessed four lead changes and four ties. Heading into the quarter time break the Crocs nudged forward with a five point lead (19-14).
The second quarter broke the game open as the entire Crocs roster got to work. 7 '0 " Yahya Basaran took control of the paint as the Crocs stretched the lead to double digits midway through the second term. Maintaining the hot hand, a 14-0 run closed out the half with the Crocs comfortably leading 38 - 26.
Australia put the result beyond belief in the second half, dominating the fourth quarter as four of the Crocs starters ended in double digits. Basaran led the offence providing 15 points at an efficient 7/9 from the field as Luke Paul commanded the floor with 11 points and 8 assists as the Crocs defeated Serbia 88 - 66.
Remaining group stage fixtures:
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DATE |
GAME |
TIME (AEST) |
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28 June |
7:30 pm |
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1 July |
12:30 am |
Where to watch:
All Group Stage and Round of 16 games are available to watch Live on FIBA YouTube.
The Final Phase Games (Quarter Finals, Semi Finals, Finals) are available on Courtside 1891.
