Canada Defeats Greece 86-79 in Olympic Opener Despite Giannis' 34 Points

Jul 27, 2024, 09:09 PM

Canada secured a narrow 86-79 victory over Greece in their opening game of the men's basketball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and RJ Barrett were instrumental in the win, scoring 21 points with 7 assists and 23 points respectively. Despite a strong performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who scored 34 points with 5 rebounds and 2 assists, Greece could not overcome Canada's lead. The game saw Canada leading 48-38 at halftime, with Greece mounting a late comeback that fell short. Dillon Brooks also contributed significantly with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Canada now looks ahead to their next game against Australia.