Australia defeats Spain in Olympic Men's Basketball Exhibition

Box Score and Game Summary

In a thrilling exhibition match held on July 27, 2024, two of the world's basketball powerhouses, Australia and Spain, faced off on ESPN. The game served as a preview to the upcoming Olympic basketball tournament in Paris.

Australia Dominates Second Half

After a closely contested first half, Australia took control of the game in the second half, outscoring Spain by 20 points. Jock Landale led the way for the Boomers with 20 points and nine rebounds.

Spain struggled to keep up with Australia's physicality and intensity, committing 20 turnovers in the game. Ricky Rubio and Marc Gasol led the way for Spain with 15 and 12 points, respectively.

Box Score

Australia:
Jock Landale: 20 points, 9 rebounds
Thon Maker: 18 points, 8 rebounds
Patty Mills: 15 points, 6 assists
Matisse Thybulle: 12 points, 4 steals
Ben Simmons: 10 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists

Spain:
Ricky Rubio: 15 points, 5 assists
Marc Gasol: 12 points, 8 rebounds
Juancho Hernangomez: 10 points, 6 rebounds
Sergio Llull: 9 points, 4 assists
Rudy Fernandez: 8 points, 2 steals

Conclusion

Australia's impressive victory over Spain showcased their status as one of the top contenders for the Olympic gold medal in 2024. The Boomers will be looking to build on their momentum in the upcoming Olympic tournament, while Spain will need to make adjustments to their game plan if they want to compete for a medal in Paris.