Greece Advances to Olympic Basketball Quarterfinals

Greece has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Olympic men's basketball competition after defeating Australia 77-71, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. The win was crucial for Greece, which entered the match needing a victory by at least 10 points and a favorable outcome from another game involving Canada and Spain. Greece's performance, combined with a win by Canada, enables them to secure a third-place finish in Group A, though their advancement is not entirely guaranteed. The team will face Germany, who finished group play undefeated, in the quarterfinals. Brazil also secured a significant win over Japan, keeping their hopes alive for the knockout stage of the tournament. With NBA talents featured on various teams, the competition is heating up as teams vie for Olympic glory.