The Olympics are underway and former Mavericks are getting the chance to help their countries
The Olympics tipped off this weekend with many countries playing their first official Olympic basketball games on Saturday. While the United States doesn't play until Sunday, Team Canada andCanada came away with the win 86-79 as Antetokounmpo led all scorers with 34 points, including 12/15 from the free-throw line.
Canada won't play again until Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. CST but should be the favorites to win Group A, which has Australia, Greece, and Spain. Australia beat Spain in their opening game as current MaverickNow that they've beaten Greece and Antetokounmpo, Powell should have faced his toughest test in Group A. Spain isn't as strong as it used to be in the prime of the Gasol Brothers Era, as they now start Willy Hernangomez at center while Australia's starting center is Jock Landale.
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