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.
The Boomers have survived a fiery Spanish foul-fest to exact some Olympic revenge and notch a crucial first-up Games win. Australia’s Tokyo bronze medallists won 92-80 in Lille on Saturday, with Josh Giddey and Jock Landale starring as Dante Exum sat out. A new-look Spain don’t have Pau Gasol or Ricky Rubio, who tormented Australia in legacy-defining wins at the 2016 Olympics and 2019 World Cup respectively.
Magnay - picked to be the Boomers’ enforcer - and Garuba were called for technical fouls and it lit the fuse for a spiteful final three quarters. Officials battled to keep control of the contest and blew 24 fouls in the first half. But Nick Kay was responsible enough to keep his cool after he was tunnelled by Willy Hernangomez and landed on his back. The Spanish bench was then fouled for more remonstrating but it only served to even the contest as things got ugly.
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.
LIVE: Boomers ‘roll the dice’ after ‘big out’ ahead of Olympic openerBasketball: Josh Giddey believes the Boomers have what it takes to dethrone Team USA and claim the gold medal in Paris.
Read more »
‘You guys are bums’: Coach’s post-match explosion that inspired Boomers to Olympic bronzeFinally winning an Olympic medal was a watershed moment for Australian basketball. Coach Brian Goorjian says it’s only the beginning.
Read more »
‘You guys are bums’: Coach’s post-match explosion that inspired Boomers to Olympic bronzeFinally winning an Olympic medal was a watershed moment for Australian basketball. Coach Brian Goorjian says it’s only the beginning.
Read more »
Boomers’ big boost after injury blow; popular fast food item off the menu: Olympic DailyBasketball: Australia's thrilling 83-82 win over France has been marred after Dante Exum suffered a dislocated finger.
Read more »
Paris Olympics 2024: The Matildas, the Boomers and many more Australian teams bid for Olympic goldTen teams across six sports will represent Australia at the Paris Olympic Games, and many of them have genuine hopes of taking a medal home with them.
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 »