Needing to win against the Boomers to qualify for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, a desprate Iran rode the support of their home crowd in Tehran to upset Australia 85-74 despite big games from Mitch Creek and Tom Wilson. Having already confirmed their place at the World Cup and the top seeding in Group F, the Boomers were led by Mitch Creek's 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists in the loss. Youngster Tom Wilson poured in 16 points on 5-11 three-point shooting, but Australia were uncharacteristically outscored 20-42 in the paint while coughing up 14 turnovers compared to just 5 committed by Iran.
Desperate Iran downs Boomers
Desperate Iran downs Boomers
Desperate Iran downs Boomers
Needing to win against the Boomers to qualify for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, a desprate Iran rode the support of their home crowd in Tehran to upset Australia 85-74 despite big games from Mitch Creek and Tom Wilson. Having already confirmed their place at the World Cup and the top seeding in Group F, the Boomers were led by Mitch Creek's 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists in the loss. Youngster Tom Wilson poured in 16 points on 5-11 three-point shooting, but Australia were uncharacteristically outscored 20-42 in the paint while coughing up 14 turnovers compared to just 5 committed by Iran.