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.
Basketball
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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‘Let’s do it for Bogut’: Boomers primed for Spanish revenge
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Protests ruin Paris’ most exclusive event
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GOAT Curry: Why Steph is Paris’ tastiest dish
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‘Stay in the mix’: Gutsy call earns Opal late Olympic reprieve
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Call for LeBron James to be disqualified
LeBron James has been slammed by an American swimmer, who wants him disqualified from carrying the US flag at the opening ceremony.
Unbeatable? Curry weighs in on terrifying chemistry with legend LeBron
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