Jock Landale had 20 points and nine rebounds, and Australia beat Spain 92-80 to open the group stage of the Olympic basketball tournament in Lille.
Jock Landale , of Australia, shoots over Santi Aldama , of Spain, at the 2024 Summer Olympics , Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France. – VILLENEUVE-D'In the days before Australia was set to open the Paris Olympics against Spain, coach Brian Goorjian looked to the past.
“They made two heavy runs at us and then took the lead. I thought we were fearless and were courageous, and I thought we had great guard play,” Goorjian said. “Just a good contribution from everybody.” Santi Aldama finished with 17 points for Spain. Sergio Llull added 17 for the Spaniards, who connected on 12 3–pointers but shot 39% overall from the field for the game at Pierre Mauroy Stadium.
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