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FIBA World Cup
08-25 16:00
72 - 98
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Statistics
H2H
Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
Finland
21
19
14
18
72
Australia
17
28
25
28
98
Finland
Australia
2 points
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3 points
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0
0
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Match Info
Australia began their 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup campaign with a commanding 98-72 victory over Finland in their Group E opener on August 25. The Boomers, led by their NBA talent, used a dominant second half to pull away from a resilient Finnish side. The game was competitive in the early stages, but Australia's depth and defensive pressure proved too much, as they embarked on a decisive run in the third quarter to break the game open. Patty Mills and Josh Giddey orchestrated the offense effectively, while the team's defense locked down Finland's shooters. The comprehensive win sent a strong message to the rest of the tournament and gave Australia a crucial start in a tough group.