Anatomy of the Boomers’ Olympics disaster
Twice up by 24 points against a stacked Serbian team with triple NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and an array of quality shooters around him, the Australians couldn’t crush their rival.
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Boomers blow biggest lead in Olympic history
Australia’s hopes of another men’s basketball medal ended with a crushing defeat against Serbia in what may be the final game for two of our legends of the game.
Draws, squads, latest news: Ultimate guide to Opals, Boomers
Australia’s strong history of results at the Olympic Games goes on the line again in Paris 2024.
World reacts to exit: ‘Australia should riot’
The Boomers coughed up a 24-point lead as their Olympic medal dreams evaporated – and the basketball world had plenty to say about it.
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Toughest selection battle ever gives Boomers winning edge
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Boomers avoid injury disaster as Tokyo Patty Mills lands in France
The Boomers can breathe a sigh of relief as key man is cleared of injury after a thrilling Olympic warm-up win over France, with veteran star Patty Mills putting on a show.
‘I won’t quit’: Fired up Delly has no plans for Paris Boomers swansong
Veteran Boomers champion Matthew Dellavedova is refusing to treat the Paris Olympics as a farewell touring telling people close to him he wants to play on for Australia.
Boomers comprehensive, Exum cleared of serious injury
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‘God’: Patty Mills makes fools of us all
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Vintage Mills explodes amid Simmons, Thybulle storms
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