Canadian Men’s Basketball Team Stuns Australia, Spain Rallies Past Greece in Olympics

Canada’s Dillon Brooks in action against Australia’s Patty Mills in Pierre Mauroy Stadium, in Villeneve-d'Ascq, France, on July 30, 2024. Reuters/Evelyn Hockstein

LILLE, France—Spain overcame a tricky test to beat Greece 84-77 and Canada stunned Australia 93-83 in the second round of men’s basketball Group A action at the Pierre Mauroy stadium on Tuesday.

Greek Giannis Antetokounmpo brought all his NBA experience as the Milwaukee Bucks small forward made 27 points, hitting 11 rebounds and three assists.