Greece celebrated their first Olympic victory with a 77-71 win over Australia on Friday.
Both teams now have one win and two losses in their first three games. This loss was tough for Australia, who were seen as potential medal contenders.
Key Takeaways:
Greece’s offense finally clicked after two rough games. They used a drive-and-dish strategy that broke down Australia’s defense easily. Nick Calathes had eight assists, Giannis Antetokounmpo added six, and five other players also contributed at least one assist each.
With Greece finding success on offense, the team grew more confident. Australia’s defense struggled to stop Greece’s dribble-drives, leading to many open shots and off-ball movements .
Fans might think this game showed how unpredictable sports can be.
The bench played a crucial role too. Greece’s bench outscored Australia’s by three points. While it may seem small, it made up half of the six-point deficit Australia faced at the end. The second unit seemed energized by the starters’ performance, making Greece fun to watch when both units are clicking.
Active hands from Greece disrupted Australia’s flow with 11 steals during the game. Although they only scored nine fast-break points from those steals, it still prevented Australia from finding an offensive rhythm. Greece relied on their size and fundamentals to keep Australia off balance throughout the match.
In short, Greece’s teamwork and strategy paid off big time against Australia! What do you think about this surprising outcome?
