In fact, there's every possibility that their international ranking will improve as a result of their performance over the last two weeks. "Having our men's national team finish in the top eight In the world is a phenomenal achievement. "The guys played with grit and determination, doing all Australians proud in a very tough match against the US Dream Team this morning," Ms Keneally said. Matthew Dellavedova grabbed seven rebounds to go with four assists and three points.īasketball Australia Chief Executive Officer Kristina Keneally said the men's team had been brilliant Australian representatives in London. Star guard Patty Mills finished with a game-high 26 points, while rising star Joe Ingles ensured his breakout tournament ended on a high note with 19 points 8 rebounds and 6 assists. In an impressive showing, the Aussie men went blow-for-blow with the star-studded Team USA squad for three-and-half quarters before a late blowout inflated the final margin.Īustralia sent shockwaves through the USA camp early in the third quarter, going on an 11-3 run to be within one basket of the lead, before a string of three-pointers from Team USA late on ensured victory. The Australian men's basketball team have finished their London campaign with a gallant effort against Team USA, going down 119-86 in the Olympic quarterfinals.
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