Canada opened the 2024 Summer Olympics with a win over Greece. On Tuesday, they improved to 2 – 0 with a 93 – 83 victory over Australia.
Team Canada was led by R.J. Barrett, who recorded 24 points, but former Kentucky guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was strong as well. He scored 16 points on 8-of-10 shooting in 26 minutes. He also added 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks, filling up the stat sheet.
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Jamal Murray played 24 minutes in the game, but struggled from the field. He scored just five points, but was big in other ways, with five assists and three rebounds.
Trey Lyles only played seven minutes against Australia, recording three points and an assist.
Canada will attempt to get to 3 – 0 when they face Spain on August 2nd. Spain also won their game today and are 1 – 1 at the Olympics thus far. Big Blue Nation will continue to root for the former players on Team Canada as the Olympic games continue.