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[Postgame thread] #7 Canada defeats #5 Australia 93-83 behind RJ Barrett’s 24/7/5, take 2-0 lead in “Group of Death”



[Postgame thread] #7 Canada defeats #5 Australia 93-83 behind RJ Barrett’s 24/7/5, take 2-0 lead in “Group of Death”

by PrincePyotrBagration

30 Comments

  1. simon2105

    FIBA Patty has regressed to NBA Patty.

  2. Darn good game of basketball.

    SGA showed why he’s SGA, Dort’s defense was stifling in the third quarter, and Murray played really well.

  3. ruinawish

    SGA is like a cheat code.

    And fucking Dillon Brooks man.

    We had a solid first half, but got sloppy in the third–turnovers, shots stopped landing.

  4. legally obligated to bring up those great khem birch minutes

  5. noturaveragesavage

    Waking up at 5:30AM was totally worth it. Fun game Boomers. Olympic RJ is different.

  6. Barrett balled the fuck out, that was an amazing performance

  7. Charliebitme1234

    canada is clearly the number 2 team rn.

    patty looked so old 🙁

  8. maryjain_

    I feel like people almost underrate Canada because historically they haven’t been very good. Talent wise they’re easily the second best team in the Olympics and imo would be a disappointment if they didn’t at least get a medal.

  9. flow2ebb2flow

    What a great game!! Some questionable calls, but reasonable reffing overall. So many great plays, love FIBA ball.

  10. Raiku23

    SGA Went 8-10 dam felt like he was playing passively for some reason

  11. Puddinsnack

    King RJ going to surprise folks this year. He was great after the trade for Toronto.

  12. bluetiges

    canada just have so many defensive players, even their best offensive player is great. that being said. we were so poor that second quarter

  13. thestallion11

    Australia just has no offense. If you can pressure Giddy and patty is having an off night we have nothing to offer on that end. Dyson Daniels is an unreal defender though, that’s the only real positive

  14. What does Nick Kay have on the coach to play this much and ahead of Duop

  15. vstratosphere5

    Australia won’t win anything with Nick Kay playing 25 minutes a game. Really wonder why cooks and thybulle got left at home. Thybulles defence would be fantastic, and could play much better small ball.

  16. 3luejays

    That was a fun game. Giddey is looking like a great pickup for Chicago

  17. NbaAllDAYger

    Patty with an awful game, on defense he gambled like crazy, in the 4th qtr when the game was still close he caused a offensive foul then gambled afterwards for a steal which resulted in a 3 for Canada. That sequence alone would have made me bench him for today atleast.

    Without Exum this game would have been a blowout. Canada was just tooooooo good.

  18. WobbleKun

    i apologize to dwight powell for any past comments. played great today

  19. 3luejays

    Why doesn’t Reath get minutes for the Aussies?

  20. The-Pharcyde

    Feels good to have a national team to cheer for in the olympics after all these years of disappointment and coming up short.

  21. UnderwaterB0i

    Love the speed of the FIBA games. Feels like you can take a lunch break and watch a game instead of it taking all afternoon/evening.

  22. nutsygenius

    Josh Green in 2 games (39 mins played)… 0 points

  23. HoleNineteen

    Australia is a good team, I think Giannis may provide them trouble like he did with Canada (and anyone for that matter) I’m not sure who Australia has on him

    I thought Thybulle could have had a role on this Australian team and made an impact on the game today, I know his offense is rough but the defensive presence would’ve been worth it

    RJ continues the star ascension playing for Canada and the Raptors, just gets to the rim no matter what

    Dort and Brooks are so important to this team and SGA hits a shot everytime Canada needs one

  24. fullcreamy

    Patty got clamped the entire game, Gorj needs to do the right thing and bench Mills and Kay.

    Exum needs more minutes, Josh Green has done nothing?

    Why bother taking Duop if he isn’t getting any minutes??

    The Boomers are entering a new era and need a culture reset from the top down

  25. Giddey and Exum looked great. Need either on the court at all times. Nick Kay is a basketball terrorist.

  26. Scrizzy6ix

    Man only if Edey and Wiggins were on the squad

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