7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
On the eve of the Olympics Patty Mills has found form, and inspired the Boomers to an impressive pre-Games victory over Serbia. The veteran, who will be 36 the day after the gold medal final in Paris, will head for his fifth Games lifted by a 28-point haul that helped Australia to an 84-73 point win over NBA superstar Nikola Jokic’s team. Dante Exum added 15 points, seven rebounds and four assists coming off the bench and Josh Giddey finished with 13 points, six rebounds and two assists.
With six minutes remaining Serbia led, 67-66, but the Boomers finished strongly, Mills contributing to three-pointers from Daniels and Kay that gave them breathing space. After the US game, Mills’ form was a hot topic. “Maybe do we start with him and maybe bring Pat off the bench as more of a pinch-hitter,” said former star Brad Newley on the NBL’s Gold Standard podcast. “So that could be something worth looking at. I think Jock and Nick did a pretty good job and I also like the play of Dyson.
Olympics Sport Basketball Sport
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Neighbours fans bid farewell to beloved character in Aussie soap operaRyan Moloney, better known in households around Australia as Toadie Rebecchi, is leaving soap opera Neighbours after almost three decades.
Read more »
‘I love my footy’: Aussie NBA star leaves door open for Aussie Rules returnAFL: Dogs star Marcus Bontempelli is unlikely to sign a new deal until the end of the season and young gun Sam Darcy looks set to sign a monster new deal.
Read more »
Five ring circus: Lauren Jackson, Joe Ingles and Patty Mills lock in fifth basketball OlympicsJackson and Boomers veteran Matthew Dellavedova, both 43, named for Paris Games as Opals star joins Patty Mills and Joe Ingles as new five-time Olympians
Read more »
From Emma McKeon to Patty Mills: Australian athletes to watch at the Paris OlympicsAs the 2024 Paris Olympics draw closer, Australia's team has officially been named. Here are some of the key athletes to watch.
Read more »
Patty Mills masterclass inspires Boomers to victory over Serbia in Olympic tune-upVeteran guard returns to form with 28 points ahead as Australia defeat Serbian team led by NBA star Nikola Jokic 84-73
Read more »
‘Just give me a break’: Winning Aussie Royal Ascot trainer snubs King CharlesAustralian trainer Henry Dwyer has spoken of the moment he snubbed King Charles in a forcibly shortened meet with the monarch before claiming a triumphant win in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Read more »