yogee
Years ago

Boomers win again

Media release :

The Australian men's basketball team, the Boomers, have taken a comfortable victory over Brazil in the second round of a four-nations tournament in Reggio Calabria, Italy on Saturday night 102-77.

Captain Shane Heal and forward Matthew Nielsen were again rested in the game, giving the ten remaining players plenty of time on the floor.

The Australians were slow out of the blocks and the scores were locked at 4-4 early in the first quarter before the Boomers went on a 25-2 run through the middle of the term.

After an even second quarter coach Brian Goorjian had a few words to say to his team at half time which fired them up to come out and outscore Brazil by ten points in the third.

The South Americans were able to peg the scores back later in the game but did not come close to the Aussies 102 points.

Jason Smith showed his on-court leadership and stepped up for 15 points, while Wollongong's Glen Saville top scored with 20.

The Boomers play Italy (who defeated the US 'Dream Team' last week) on Sunday before heading to Athens to check into the Olympic Village on August 11.

Boomers head coach Brian Goorjian was disappointed that his team let Brazil back into the game in the second quarter, but was pleased with the basketball he saw his team play in patches.

"After winning two in a row here in Reggio Calabria, we look forward to taking on Italy again," Goorjian said. "I rate the Italians in the top three to four heading into the Olympic competition."

The Boomers lost both their games against Italy when they played in June. With two months preparation behind them, the Australians will look to turn the tables on the powerful Europeans.
Quarter-by-quarter scores
AU BR
34 9
56 34
85 53
102 77

Australian top scorers: Glen Saville 20, Jason Smith 15, John Rillie 13
Brazilian top scorers: Andre Pereira 14

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MW  
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How did Maher go?

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