It was ugly but when all was said and done, Canada got what they deserved after leading from wire to wire. Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 34 points the final score was 86-79 for the North Americans over Greece. RJ Barrett tallied a team-high 23 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put in 21 points, seven assists, and five rebounds for the team coached by Jordi Fernandez. Dillon Brooks followed with 14 points, despite fouling out with three minutes left in the Gameday 1 contest of the preliminary round of the 2024 Olympic Games.
Source: EuroHoops.net
Source: EuroHoops.net
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Giannis Antetokounmpo @Giannis_An34
It’s one of the greatest feelings in the world to be able to put on the jersey and play for your country 💪🏾🇬🇷🧿 @olympics #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/IapPjWlQCO – 8:56 PM
It’s one of the greatest feelings in the world to be able to put on the jersey and play for your country 💪🏾🇬🇷🧿 @olympics #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/IapPjWlQCO – 8:56 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
SGA is a cheat code, and other notes from the men’s national team’s opening win over Greece at the Olympics: sportsnet.ca/olympics/artic… – 8:09 PM
SGA is a cheat code, and other notes from the men’s national team’s opening win over Greece at the Olympics: sportsnet.ca/olympics/artic… – 8:09 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
RJ Barrett (23 points) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (21) are the 3rd Canadian duo to score more than 20 points apiece in their Olympic debuts. The last to do it? Rowan Barrett (21 points) and Michael Meeks (27) vs Australia in 2000. – 6:39 PM
RJ Barrett (23 points) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (21) are the 3rd Canadian duo to score more than 20 points apiece in their Olympic debuts. The last to do it? Rowan Barrett (21 points) and Michael Meeks (27) vs Australia in 2000. – 6:39 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort have heated words with Greece players after Canada’s win (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2024/07/27/sha… – 6:31 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort have heated words with Greece players after Canada’s win (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2024/07/27/sha… – 6:31 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
💙🇬🇷 Photo of the night: Giannis signing a little girl’s jersey after Greece’s loss to Canada #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/NX7RCjZ6sL – 6:03 PM
💙🇬🇷 Photo of the night: Giannis signing a little girl’s jersey after Greece’s loss to Canada #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/NX7RCjZ6sL – 6:03 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Canada to 86-79 win over Greece to kick off 2024 Olympics (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/shai-gil… – 5:50 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Canada to 86-79 win over Greece to kick off 2024 Olympics (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/shai-gil… – 5:50 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was expecting a ‘good fight’ from Greece to start the Olympic Games
“They know how to play, are well coached, and obviously a really good team”
#Paris2024
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 5:41 PM
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was expecting a ‘good fight’ from Greece to start the Olympic Games
“They know how to play, are well coached, and obviously a really good team”
#Paris2024
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 5:41 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Giannis Antetonoumpo scored more points than the minutes he played, but it wasn’t enough to beat Canada 😳 #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/YWLTCZUbD6 – 5:31 PM
Giannis Antetonoumpo scored more points than the minutes he played, but it wasn’t enough to beat Canada 😳 #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/YWLTCZUbD6 – 5:31 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Team Canada survived a scare from Greece:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne… – 5:25 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Team Canada survived a scare from Greece:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne… – 5:25 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kostas Papanikolaou couldn’t carry the load alone against Canada 😶 #Paris2024
Giannis & Kostas – Combined for 51 PTS
Rest of the Greek NT – 28 PTS pic.twitter.com/XGQGjCVSad – 5:24 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kostas Papanikolaou couldn’t carry the load alone against Canada 😶 #Paris2024
Giannis & Kostas – Combined for 51 PTS
Rest of the Greek NT – 28 PTS pic.twitter.com/XGQGjCVSad – 5:24 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
👏🇬🇷 Greek Freak gave it ALL in his first-ever game at the Olympics #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/jbRLMQFJsa – 5:22 PM
👏🇬🇷 Greek Freak gave it ALL in his first-ever game at the Olympics #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/jbRLMQFJsa – 5:22 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis defending Larentzakis from Shai
#Paris2024
pic.twitter.com/7E9UbXsise – 5:21 PM
Giannis defending Larentzakis from Shai
#Paris2024
pic.twitter.com/7E9UbXsise – 5:21 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Things get spicy at the end of the game with SGA and Larentzakis. #GRECAN #Paris2024 #Basketball
pic.twitter.com/d6Nwyb7SET – 5:21 PM
Things get spicy at the end of the game with SGA and Larentzakis. #GRECAN #Paris2024 #Basketball
pic.twitter.com/d6Nwyb7SET – 5:21 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on postgame exchange with Greece after opening win: “No. 5 bumped Nickeil [Alexander-Walker] after the whistle for no reason. I just wanted to let him know we don’t play that. It was hashed out. It was cool.” – 5:18 PM
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on postgame exchange with Greece after opening win: “No. 5 bumped Nickeil [Alexander-Walker] after the whistle for no reason. I just wanted to let him know we don’t play that. It was hashed out. It was cool.” – 5:18 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had something to say to Giannoulis Larentzakis after the game 👀🗣️ #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/X3SoEiurNP – 5:16 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had something to say to Giannoulis Larentzakis after the game 👀🗣️ #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/X3SoEiurNP – 5:16 PM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Tough finish for Giannis and the Greeks but an incredible effort to push Canada to the brink. Canada doesn’t have much size but they threw waves of defenders at Giannis and he still put up 34 points 11/17 fg & 12/15 ft. Must-win games against Spain (Tues) & Australia (Fri) ahead. – 5:15 PM
Tough finish for Giannis and the Greeks but an incredible effort to push Canada to the brink. Canada doesn’t have much size but they threw waves of defenders at Giannis and he still put up 34 points 11/17 fg & 12/15 ft. Must-win games against Spain (Tues) & Australia (Fri) ahead. – 5:15 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jamal Murray finishes with 8 points and 3 assists off the bench in Canada’s Group A opener vs. Giannis and Greece — he hit two clutch free-throws down the stretch to seal the victory. pic.twitter.com/3Z05IpIxJk – 5:15 PM
Jamal Murray finishes with 8 points and 3 assists off the bench in Canada’s Group A opener vs. Giannis and Greece — he hit two clutch free-throws down the stretch to seal the victory. pic.twitter.com/3Z05IpIxJk – 5:15 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Canada wins their first game of the Group Stage over Giannis and Greece to go to 1-0 in their group.
Jamal Murray came off the bench and had 8 points and 3 assists. Wasn’t his most efficient self but made 2 free throws in the clutch.
pic.twitter.com/GLpn6vlWOg – 5:15 PM
Canada wins their first game of the Group Stage over Giannis and Greece to go to 1-0 in their group.
Jamal Murray came off the bench and had 8 points and 3 assists. Wasn’t his most efficient self but made 2 free throws in the clutch.
pic.twitter.com/GLpn6vlWOg – 5:15 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Not pretty as Canada had a hard time closing out Greece 86-79. Giannis had 34. SGA with absurd buckets in fourth and down the stretch (the usual). Shaky start for Jamal. Canada was very tough to score on with Brooks and Dort on the floor, but each fouled out. RJ leads with 23. – 5:14 PM
Not pretty as Canada had a hard time closing out Greece 86-79. Giannis had 34. SGA with absurd buckets in fourth and down the stretch (the usual). Shaky start for Jamal. Canada was very tough to score on with Brooks and Dort on the floor, but each fouled out. RJ leads with 23. – 5:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai today:
21 PTS
7 AST
2 BLK
Took down Greece. pic.twitter.com/030jujK9Kc – 5:12 PM
Shai today:
21 PTS
7 AST
2 BLK
Took down Greece. pic.twitter.com/030jujK9Kc – 5:12 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Giannis gave it all in the Greeks’ loss to Canada 🇬🇷 pic.twitter.com/xozQ4VLp79 – 5:11 PM
Giannis gave it all in the Greeks’ loss to Canada 🇬🇷 pic.twitter.com/xozQ4VLp79 – 5:11 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Looks like SGA was mad at #5 from Greece for sorrynotsorry bumping cousin Nickel away from the play at the buzzer. You mess with one cousin you got two to deal with. Respect it. – 5:11 PM
Looks like SGA was mad at #5 from Greece for sorrynotsorry bumping cousin Nickel away from the play at the buzzer. You mess with one cousin you got two to deal with. Respect it. – 5:11 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Some tense moments late that Jordi Fernandez won’t be happy about, but Canada gets the result it needs with win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece. – 5:10 PM
Some tense moments late that Jordi Fernandez won’t be happy about, but Canada gets the result it needs with win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece. – 5:10 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Looks like Giannoulis Larentzakis elbowed Nickeil Alexander-Walker at the end of the game and his cousin as well as teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was having none of it – 5:10 PM
Looks like Giannoulis Larentzakis elbowed Nickeil Alexander-Walker at the end of the game and his cousin as well as teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was having none of it – 5:10 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
FINAL: Canada 86, Greece 79
SGA – 21 points on 5/10 shooting, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, 9/10 FTs
Dort – 8 points on 2/4 shooting, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
Canada is 1-0 in Group Play – 5:09 PM
FINAL: Canada 86, Greece 79
SGA – 21 points on 5/10 shooting, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, 9/10 FTs
Dort – 8 points on 2/4 shooting, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
Canada is 1-0 in Group Play – 5:09 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Olympic debut
21 PTS
5-10 FG
2-3 3PT
4 REB
7 AST
1 STL
2 BLK
1 dagger bucket
Lu Dort: 8 PTS/4 REB/2 AST/1 STL
Canada beat Greece 86-79. pic.twitter.com/ki4DwbGkFY – 5:09 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Olympic debut
21 PTS
5-10 FG
2-3 3PT
4 REB
7 AST
1 STL
2 BLK
1 dagger bucket
Lu Dort: 8 PTS/4 REB/2 AST/1 STL
Canada beat Greece 86-79. pic.twitter.com/ki4DwbGkFY – 5:09 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
A little too close for comfort for Canada, but it gets the victory against Greece, 86-79 (was 82-79 late in fourth), in men’s 5×5 basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics. RJ Barrett with 23 points; Giannis Antetokounmpo with 34 points. – 5:07 PM
A little too close for comfort for Canada, but it gets the victory against Greece, 86-79 (was 82-79 late in fourth), in men’s 5×5 basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics. RJ Barrett with 23 points; Giannis Antetokounmpo with 34 points. – 5:07 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Canada wins by 7, a big time finish when it got hectic down the stretch. This SGA guy might have a chance – 5:07 PM
Canada wins by 7, a big time finish when it got hectic down the stretch. This SGA guy might have a chance – 5:07 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Canada narrowly holds on against Greece, sidestepping a monster game by Giannis Antetokounmpo
#Paris2024
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 5:07 PM
Canada narrowly holds on against Greece, sidestepping a monster game by Giannis Antetokounmpo
#Paris2024
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 5:07 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Canada survives 34 points from Giannis, their 3-best Giannis defenders (Brooks/Dort/Powell) fouling out, and a late 10-0 Greece run to win its Olympic opener, 84-79. Far from perfect, especially down the stretch, but they hold off for the wire-to-wire W. Barrett with 23, SGA 21. – 5:07 PM
Canada survives 34 points from Giannis, their 3-best Giannis defenders (Brooks/Dort/Powell) fouling out, and a late 10-0 Greece run to win its Olympic opener, 84-79. Far from perfect, especially down the stretch, but they hold off for the wire-to-wire W. Barrett with 23, SGA 21. – 5:07 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander willing Canada to a win.
Greece cut it to 80-78 after a big run.
SGA hits a clutch bucket with 30 seconds to go.
pic.twitter.com/aiTCmT5bOU – 5:06 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander willing Canada to a win.
Greece cut it to 80-78 after a big run.
SGA hits a clutch bucket with 30 seconds to go.
pic.twitter.com/aiTCmT5bOU – 5:06 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Insane shot by SGA. Over Giannis too. One of the best closers in the league
pic.twitter.com/FnyX9pULZ1 – 5:05 PM
Insane shot by SGA. Over Giannis too. One of the best closers in the league
pic.twitter.com/FnyX9pULZ1 – 5:05 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Wow what a basket by SGA. Hits the tough floater and Canada leads 82-78 with 42 secs left – 5:02 PM
Wow what a basket by SGA. Hits the tough floater and Canada leads 82-78 with 42 secs left – 5:02 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Shai is soooo damn good! Kid plays at his own pace and is smoooth as silk – 5:02 PM
Shai is soooo damn good! Kid plays at his own pace and is smoooth as silk – 5:02 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
D-Wade’s “ooooh” as he and all of us thought the defense had SGA in a good position was amazing. What a floater! – 5:02 PM
D-Wade’s “ooooh” as he and all of us thought the defense had SGA in a good position was amazing. What a floater! – 5:02 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Giannis and the Miracles are down 4 with Canada with 43 seconds left #Paris2024 – 5:01 PM
Giannis and the Miracles are down 4 with Canada with 43 seconds left #Paris2024 – 5:01 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Lyles turns the ball over in the backcourt, Giannis dunk, Greece within 2, 1 minute left. Gulp. – 5:01 PM
Lyles turns the ball over in the backcourt, Giannis dunk, Greece within 2, 1 minute left. Gulp. – 5:01 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The fouls that Giannis Antetokounmpo drew on the Canadians throughout the day has paid off as both Dillon Brooks and Lu Dort have fouled out and things are a little easier for Greece on offense now.
Greece has cut it back down to four points. Canada up, 80-76, with 1:15 left. – 4:59 PM
The fouls that Giannis Antetokounmpo drew on the Canadians throughout the day has paid off as both Dillon Brooks and Lu Dort have fouled out and things are a little easier for Greece on offense now.
Greece has cut it back down to four points. Canada up, 80-76, with 1:15 left. – 4:59 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA dancing into a stepback 3 to put Canada up double digits late: pic.twitter.com/cEYoIiatFZ – 4:56 PM
SGA dancing into a stepback 3 to put Canada up double digits late: pic.twitter.com/cEYoIiatFZ – 4:56 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Nasty stepback 3-pointer by SGA late in this contest. Canada needed that basket
pic.twitter.com/ktLuBYaYac – 4:53 PM
Nasty stepback 3-pointer by SGA late in this contest. Canada needed that basket
pic.twitter.com/ktLuBYaYac – 4:53 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Dort 3 followed by an SGA 3.
Thunder on a 6-0 run and up double digits after Greece cut it to 72-68. – 4:53 PM
Dort 3 followed by an SGA 3.
Thunder on a 6-0 run and up double digits after Greece cut it to 72-68. – 4:53 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA with the nasty stepback 3-pointer. Canada back up 78-68 over Greece with 4:21 left in the 4Q – 4:51 PM
SGA with the nasty stepback 3-pointer. Canada back up 78-68 over Greece with 4:21 left in the 4Q – 4:51 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Big Lu Dort 3 off an assist from SGA.
Dort never afraid of the moment on the big stage.
Much needed bucket for Canada after a run from Greece. – 4:50 PM
Big Lu Dort 3 off an assist from SGA.
Dort never afraid of the moment on the big stage.
Much needed bucket for Canada after a run from Greece. – 4:50 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Absolutely massive pair of threes for Canada by Dort (assisted by SGA) and then Shai himself on the step back. Much needed breathing room in a game you simply have to win with Australia and Spain to come.
#Paris2024 – 4:50 PM
Absolutely massive pair of threes for Canada by Dort (assisted by SGA) and then Shai himself on the step back. Much needed breathing room in a game you simply have to win with Australia and Spain to come.
#Paris2024 – 4:50 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
A little Thunder-on-Thunder connection as SGA dishes it out to Dort for the 3-pointer. Gives Canada some breathing room with a 75-68 lead with 4:57 left in the 4Q – 4:50 PM
A little Thunder-on-Thunder connection as SGA dishes it out to Dort for the 3-pointer. Gives Canada some breathing room with a 75-68 lead with 4:57 left in the 4Q – 4:50 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Good Lord. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with a step back triple to put Canada up double digits with 4:22 left at this timeout. Sheesh. – 4:50 PM
Good Lord. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with a step back triple to put Canada up double digits with 4:22 left at this timeout. Sheesh. – 4:50 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA gets called for the push-off. All momentum is on Greece’s side. Canada’s lead cut to 72-68 with 7:05 left in the 4Q – 4:45 PM
SGA gets called for the push-off. All momentum is on Greece’s side. Canada’s lead cut to 72-68 with 7:05 left in the 4Q – 4:45 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Giannis Antetokounmpo is receiving MVP chants at the Paris Olympics.
He has 27 points, and Greece is down by 6 against Canada with 7 minutes to play. pic.twitter.com/mbcyqKMJgn – 4:44 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo is receiving MVP chants at the Paris Olympics.
He has 27 points, and Greece is down by 6 against Canada with 7 minutes to play. pic.twitter.com/mbcyqKMJgn – 4:44 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Canada 68, Greece 60
SGA – 14 points on 3/6 shooting, 6 assists, 2 rebounds, 7/8 FTs
Dort – 5 points on 1/3 shooting, 2 rebounds, 2 assists – 4:36 PM
End of 3Q: Canada 68, Greece 60
SGA – 14 points on 3/6 shooting, 6 assists, 2 rebounds, 7/8 FTs
Dort – 5 points on 1/3 shooting, 2 rebounds, 2 assists – 4:36 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Giannis getting his right quad worked on here as time runs out in the third. He doesn’t seem too concerned. – 4:35 PM
Giannis getting his right quad worked on here as time runs out in the third. He doesn’t seem too concerned. – 4:35 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Giannis to the bench now, probably just for a few minutes, so Canada has to take advantage (especially with Brooks/Dort in foul trouble). They were -4 in 3 mins when Giannis rested in the 1st half. SGA also on the bench. Canada’s lead down to 6. – 4:30 PM
Giannis to the bench now, probably just for a few minutes, so Canada has to take advantage (especially with Brooks/Dort in foul trouble). They were -4 in 3 mins when Giannis rested in the 1st half. SGA also on the bench. Canada’s lead down to 6. – 4:30 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Dort and now Brooks have 4 fouls apiece, meaning Canada’s top perimeter defenders are both on the bench with 4 minutes left in the 3rd quarter. Could be a major turning point, with Greece back within 7. Lyles inherits the Giannis assignment. – 4:24 PM
Dort and now Brooks have 4 fouls apiece, meaning Canada’s top perimeter defenders are both on the bench with 4 minutes left in the 3rd quarter. Could be a major turning point, with Greece back within 7. Lyles inherits the Giannis assignment. – 4:24 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
DWade mentioned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deserved MVP this past season. – 4:13 PM
DWade mentioned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deserved MVP this past season. – 4:13 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Gotta take a 10pt halftime lead
Starters have been great and Canada’s gonna have to bank on that the rest of the way. All the help on Giannis is creating really good looks from the outside, either change the help pattern or maybe let the math play out by not conceding threes. – 3:59 PM
Gotta take a 10pt halftime lead
Starters have been great and Canada’s gonna have to bank on that the rest of the way. All the help on Giannis is creating really good looks from the outside, either change the help pattern or maybe let the math play out by not conceding threes. – 3:59 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Very encouraging first half from Canada who lead Greece 48-38. SGA with 14, RJ w 13. Canada winning TO battle (9-5) though Greece has made more 3s (6-4). This Giannis guy is good, has 16-3-2 in 17 minutes. – 3:59 PM
Very encouraging first half from Canada who lead Greece 48-38. SGA with 14, RJ w 13. Canada winning TO battle (9-5) though Greece has made more 3s (6-4). This Giannis guy is good, has 16-3-2 in 17 minutes. – 3:59 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Canada leads Greece 48-38 going into halftime.
🇨🇦 SGA: 12 points
🇬🇷 Giannis: 16 points pic.twitter.com/zwZOaEqdpd – 3:57 PM
Canada leads Greece 48-38 going into halftime.
🇨🇦 SGA: 12 points
🇬🇷 Giannis: 16 points pic.twitter.com/zwZOaEqdpd – 3:57 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Canada up 48-38 on Greece at halftiime in Paris. A very, very solid half. RJ has 13, SGA 12, Brooks 11. And Dort’s defence on the ball eats seconds off the shot clock for Greece and has been a huge factor – 3:56 PM
Canada up 48-38 on Greece at halftiime in Paris. A very, very solid half. RJ has 13, SGA 12, Brooks 11. And Dort’s defence on the ball eats seconds off the shot clock for Greece and has been a huge factor – 3:56 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Early Olympics notes…
1. The Gold Zone is great
2. Really like Eagle and D Wade together
3. It’s fun to be reunited with so many failed NBA Draft picks
4. It’s nice to be able to root against Dillon Brooks again.
5. I missed Giannis and Wemby.
6. Handball! – 3:56 PM
Early Olympics notes…
1. The Gold Zone is great
2. Really like Eagle and D Wade together
3. It’s fun to be reunited with so many failed NBA Draft picks
4. It’s nice to be able to root against Dillon Brooks again.
5. I missed Giannis and Wemby.
6. Handball! – 3:56 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Canada 48, Greece 38
SGA – 12 points on 3/6 shooting, 4 assists, 1 rebound, 5/6 FTs
Dort – 2 points on 0/2 shooting, 2 rebounds, 2 assists – 3:55 PM
HALF: Canada 48, Greece 38
SGA – 12 points on 3/6 shooting, 4 assists, 1 rebound, 5/6 FTs
Dort – 2 points on 0/2 shooting, 2 rebounds, 2 assists – 3:55 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Canada led wire-to-wire in the 1st half, but Greece is hanging around. SGA, Barrett and Brooks have 35 points on 11-18 FG, 4-6 3P. Giannis has 16 of the 38 for Greece. Canada by 10 at the break. – 3:55 PM
Canada led wire-to-wire in the 1st half, but Greece is hanging around. SGA, Barrett and Brooks have 35 points on 11-18 FG, 4-6 3P. Giannis has 16 of the 38 for Greece. Canada by 10 at the break. – 3:55 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Kostas Papanikolaou discussed his foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with Dwyane Wade, who is commentating the games at the Olympics. Both exchanged some words and smiles. pic.twitter.com/mGMUBAXfYn – 3:46 PM
Kostas Papanikolaou discussed his foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with Dwyane Wade, who is commentating the games at the Olympics. Both exchanged some words and smiles. pic.twitter.com/mGMUBAXfYn – 3:46 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
I just know most Thunder fans held their breath when SGA went for that dunk in traffic lol – 3:44 PM
I just know most Thunder fans held their breath when SGA went for that dunk in traffic lol – 3:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Giannis Antetokounmpo is truly a special player.
Won MVPs. NBA champion. All-NBA.
BUT.
I cringe when he takes a 3.
Will he make one? Sure, but his misses are ouch.
Canada up 8 on Greece in 2nd quarter. #Paris2024 – 3:42 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo is truly a special player.
Won MVPs. NBA champion. All-NBA.
BUT.
I cringe when he takes a 3.
Will he make one? Sure, but his misses are ouch.
Canada up 8 on Greece in 2nd quarter. #Paris2024 – 3:42 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
This is supposed to be Jamal Murray’s lineup yet Lu Dort has been more assertive with the ball so far. Lack of scorers minus SGA will be Canada’s biggest weakness – 3:35 PM
This is supposed to be Jamal Murray’s lineup yet Lu Dort has been more assertive with the ball so far. Lack of scorers minus SGA will be Canada’s biggest weakness – 3:35 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Greece show their experience to not get rattled by Canada’s hot start. The Canadian bench is a soft spot and Greece took advantage, 26-22 CAN lead after 1Q.
SGA 8pts in the 1st Q
#Paris2024 – 3:28 PM
Greece show their experience to not get rattled by Canada’s hot start. The Canadian bench is a soft spot and Greece took advantage, 26-22 CAN lead after 1Q.
SGA 8pts in the 1st Q
#Paris2024 – 3:28 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Thanks to some hot shooting and, well, Giannis, Greece punches back. Canada led by as many as 13 points, but after a hot start, were outscored 13-4 to close the 1st quarter. SGA & Giannis lead their respective teams with 8 points apiece. Barrett with 7. Canada by 4 going into Q2. – 3:28 PM
Thanks to some hot shooting and, well, Giannis, Greece punches back. Canada led by as many as 13 points, but after a hot start, were outscored 13-4 to close the 1st quarter. SGA & Giannis lead their respective teams with 8 points apiece. Barrett with 7. Canada by 4 going into Q2. – 3:28 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Canada 26, Greece 22
SGA – 8 points on 3/5 shooting, 2 assists, 1 block
Dort – 1 assist – 3:27 PM
End of 1Q: Canada 26, Greece 22
SGA – 8 points on 3/5 shooting, 2 assists, 1 block
Dort – 1 assist – 3:27 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard now checking in off the bench for Canada, making his Olympic debut. They’re facing Giannis + Greece. – 3:21 PM
Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard now checking in off the bench for Canada, making his Olympic debut. They’re facing Giannis + Greece. – 3:21 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
SGA did SGA things. #GRECAN #Paris2024
pic.twitter.com/anrAi5mgSf – 3:18 PM
SGA did SGA things. #GRECAN #Paris2024
pic.twitter.com/anrAi5mgSf – 3:18 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
In the run-up to this, SGA said of himself:
“I don’t see it as like ownership. I see it as a contribution”
Yeah, right – 3:17 PM
In the run-up to this, SGA said of himself:
“I don’t see it as like ownership. I see it as a contribution”
Yeah, right – 3:17 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
“shai gilgeous-alexander is in his baguette right now” pic.twitter.com/l3d7ZJ5PJe – 3:15 PM
“shai gilgeous-alexander is in his baguette right now” pic.twitter.com/l3d7ZJ5PJe – 3:15 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Shai. Gilegous. Alexander.
8 of Canada’s 19 points in 5 minutes, including a very tough step-back through contact on the baseline.
Yeah, he’s ready. – 3:15 PM
Shai. Gilegous. Alexander.
8 of Canada’s 19 points in 5 minutes, including a very tough step-back through contact on the baseline.
Yeah, he’s ready. – 3:15 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Εντελώς άλλο επίπεδο ταχύτητας σε όλα μέχρι στιγμής. Το κακό είναι πως ο Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ζεστάθηκε από νωρίς και η άμυνα τον «βλέπει» μόνο στα ριπλέι. #GRECAN #PARIS2024 – 3:14 PM
Εντελώς άλλο επίπεδο ταχύτητας σε όλα μέχρι στιγμής. Το κακό είναι πως ο Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ζεστάθηκε από νωρίς και η άμυνα τον «βλέπει» μόνο στα ριπλέι. #GRECAN #PARIS2024 – 3:14 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA with the sidestep 3. Canada has a 19-7 lead over Greece with 6:22 left in the 1Q. He’s up to 8 points already – 3:14 PM
SGA with the sidestep 3. Canada has a 19-7 lead over Greece with 6:22 left in the 1Q. He’s up to 8 points already – 3:14 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
This is how you wanna see these boys come out, step on the throat early
SGA leading by example – 3:14 PM
This is how you wanna see these boys come out, step on the throat early
SGA leading by example – 3:14 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Special shot making from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.twitter.com/PhKkppfHuB – 3:13 PM
Special shot making from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.twitter.com/PhKkppfHuB – 3:13 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA dances with the defender and nails the tough fadeaway &-1 bucket. Celebrates a bit on the floor by putting his hands behind his head with a smile
Commentator Dwyane Wade said he’s never seen him with this much swag before in the NBA lmao – 3:11 PM
SGA dances with the defender and nails the tough fadeaway &-1 bucket. Celebrates a bit on the floor by putting his hands behind his head with a smile
Commentator Dwyane Wade said he’s never seen him with this much swag before in the NBA lmao – 3:11 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
That’s some defense Canada plays on the perimeter with Dort, SGA and Brooks out there. – 3:10 PM
That’s some defense Canada plays on the perimeter with Dort, SGA and Brooks out there. – 3:10 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Textbook perimeter defense by SGA there. Gets the stop from behind – 3:06 PM
Textbook perimeter defense by SGA there. Gets the stop from behind – 3:06 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKCanada’s starting backcourt:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Jamal Murray will come off the bench. – 3:03 PM
OKCanada’s starting backcourt:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Jamal Murray will come off the bench. – 3:03 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
As expected, Canada starts SGA, Barrett, Dort, Brooks and Powell vs. Greece
Been a long long time waiting for this one – 3:00 PM
As expected, Canada starts SGA, Barrett, Dort, Brooks and Powell vs. Greece
Been a long long time waiting for this one – 3:00 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Team Canada starters vs. Greece:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Dillon Brooks
RJ Barrett
Dwight Powell – 2:56 PM
Team Canada starters vs. Greece:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Dillon Brooks
RJ Barrett
Dwight Powell – 2:56 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Canada will start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, RJ Barrett, Dillon Brooks and Dwight Powell in its Olympic opener vs Greece.
Jamal Murray off the bench. – 2:56 PM
Canada will start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, RJ Barrett, Dillon Brooks and Dwight Powell in its Olympic opener vs Greece.
Jamal Murray off the bench. – 2:56 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder fans wanting to watch SGA/Dort vs Giannis today, a heads up:
Canada vs Greece
2PM central
📺 CNBC/Peacock/Fubo pic.twitter.com/QwH3tjixrK – 2:21 PM
Thunder fans wanting to watch SGA/Dort vs Giannis today, a heads up:
Canada vs Greece
2PM central
📺 CNBC/Peacock/Fubo pic.twitter.com/QwH3tjixrK – 2:21 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo @Giannis_An34
Give everything. Regret nothing. pic.twitter.com/dcui3a9GyI – 11:58 AM
Give everything. Regret nothing. pic.twitter.com/dcui3a9GyI – 11:58 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
After losing to Australia, things are not going to get easier for Spain which is facing Giannis and Greece #Paris2024
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 7:57 AM
After losing to Australia, things are not going to get easier for Spain which is facing Giannis and Greece #Paris2024
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 7:57 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Paris #OlympicGames basketball tournament is about to start 🤩
Check out the Power Rankings before the opening tip-off to see where Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece, Victor Wembanyama’s France, Yuta Watanabe’s Japan, and other teams have landed:
basketnews.com/news-209571-ol… – 3:32 AM
Paris #OlympicGames basketball tournament is about to start 🤩
Check out the Power Rankings before the opening tip-off to see where Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece, Victor Wembanyama’s France, Yuta Watanabe’s Japan, and other teams have landed:
basketnews.com/news-209571-ol… – 3:32 AM
More on this storyline
Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 34 points the final score was 86-79 for the North Americans over Greece. “Considering the points he scored, our plan didn’t really work, he is one of the best players in the world”, said coach Jordi Fernandez however as his team got the “W” and that is what counts. “As I said to my players, you won your first game in the Olympics, you are Olympians now, nobody can take that away from you”, added Fernandez. -via EuroHoops.net / July 27, 2024
Jim Owczarski: Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Greeks begin the Parade of Nations on the Seine River in Paris. -via Twitter @JimOwczarski / July 26, 2024
Eurohoops: GIANNIS #Paris2024 -via Twitter @Eurohoopsnet / July 26, 2024
