It wasn’t pretty, but the Opals got the job done. In a performance that was unconvincing of their number-two ranked status, Australia were composed late and defeated Turkey, 61-56, to go 2-0 to begin the Games. The Opals were sloppy throughout the entire contest. Turkey’s determined defense forced Australia to connect on just 37 per cent of their field goal attempts. Australia struggled to replicate their excellent shooting performance in the
Olympics: Sloppy Opals survive Turkish scare
Olympics: Sloppy Opals survive Turkish scare
Olympics: Sloppy Opals survive Turkish scare
It wasn’t pretty, but the Opals got the job done. In a performance that was unconvincing of their number-two ranked status, Australia were composed late and defeated Turkey, 61-56, to go 2-0 to begin the Games. The Opals were sloppy throughout the entire contest. Turkey’s determined defense forced Australia to connect on just 37 per cent of their field goal attempts. Australia struggled to replicate their excellent shooting performance in the