Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Canada over Greece regardless of 34 factors from Giannis Antetokounmpo

It was ugly however when all was stated and performed, Canada received what they deserved after main from wire to wire. Regardless of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 34 factors the ultimate rating was 86-79 for the North Individuals over Greece. RJ Barrett tallied a team-high 23 factors and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put in 21 factors, seven assists, and 5 rebounds for the workforce coached by Jordi Fernandez. Dillon Brooks adopted with 14 factors, regardless of fouling out with three minutes left within the Gameday 1 contest of the preliminary spherical of the 2024 Olympic Video games.
Supply: EuroHoops.internet

What’s the thrill on Twitter?

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort have heated phrases with Greece gamers after Canada’s win (by way of @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2024/07/27/sha…6:31 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
💙🇬🇷 Picture of the night time: Giannis signing a little bit woman’s jersey after Greece’s loss to Canada #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/NX7RCjZ6sL6:03 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Canada to 86-79 win over Greece to kick off 2024 Olympics (by way of @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/shai-gil…5:50 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was anticipating a ‘good battle’ from Greece to begin the Olympic Video games
“They know the way to play, are properly coached, and clearly a extremely good workforce”
#Paris2024
eurohoops.internet/en/olympic-gam…5:41 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Giannis Antetonoumpo scored extra factors than the minutes he performed, but it surely wasn’t sufficient to beat Canada 😳 #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/YWLTCZUbD65:31 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Workforce Canada survived a scare from Greece:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne…5:25 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kostas Papanikolaou couldn’t carry the load alone in opposition to Canada 😶 #Paris2024
Giannis & Kostas – Mixed for 51 PTS
Remainder of the Greek NT – 28 PTS pic.twitter.com/XGQGjCVSad5:24 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
👏🇬🇷 Greek Freak gave it ALL in his first-ever recreation on the Olympics #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/jbRLMQFJsa5:22 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis defending Larentzakis from Shai
#Paris2024
pic.twitter.com/7E9UbXsise5:21 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Issues get spicy on the finish of the sport with SGA and Larentzakis. #GRECAN #Paris2024 #Basketball
pic.twitter.com/d6Nwyb7SET5:21 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on postgame trade with Greece after opening win: “No. 5 bumped Nickeil [Alexander-Walker] after the whistle for no cause. I simply needed to let him know we don’t play that. It was hashed out. It was cool.” – 5:18 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had one thing to say to Giannoulis Larentzakis after the sport 👀🗣️ #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/X3SoEiurNP5:16 PM

Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Powerful end for Giannis and the Greeks however an unimaginable effort to push Canada to the brink. Canada doesn’t have a lot dimension however they threw waves of defenders at Giannis and he nonetheless put up 34 factors 11/17 fg & 12/15 ft. Should-win video games in opposition to Spain (Tues) & Australia (Fri) forward. – 5:15 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jamal Murray finishes with 8 factors and three assists off the bench in Canada’s Group A opener vs. Giannis and Greece — he hit two clutch free-throws down the stretch to seal the victory. pic.twitter.com/3Z05IpIxJk5:15 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Canada wins their first recreation of the Group Stage over Giannis and Greece to go to 1-0 of their group.
Jamal Murray got here off the bench and had 8 factors and three assists. Wasn’t his most effective self however made 2 free throws within the clutch.
pic.twitter.com/GLpn6vlWOg5:15 PM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Not fairly as Canada had a tough time closing out Greece 86-79. Giannis had 34. SGA with absurd buckets in fourth and down the stretch (the same old). Shaky begin for Jamal. Canada was very robust to attain on with Brooks and Dort on the ground, however every fouled out. RJ leads with 23. – 5:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai in the present day:
21 PTS
7 AST
2 BLK
Took down Greece. pic.twitter.com/030jujK9Kc5:12 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Canada hangs on to beat Greece 86-79. Giannis and firm made it shut late.
Andrew Nembhard: 2 factors, 1 rebound, 1 help, 4 turnovers. – 5:11 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Giannis gave all of it within the Greeks’ loss to Canada 🇬🇷 pic.twitter.com/xozQ4VLp795:11 PM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Appears to be like like SGA was mad at #5 from Greece for sorrynotsorry bumping cousin Nickel away from the play on the buzzer. You mess with one cousin you bought two to take care of. Respect it. – 5:11 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Some tense moments late that Jordi Fernandez received’t be comfortable about, however Canada will get the consequence it wants with win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece. – 5:10 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Appears to be like like Giannoulis Larentzakis elbowed Nickeil Alexander-Walker on the finish of the sport and his cousin in addition to teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was having none of it – 5:10 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
FINAL: Canada 86, Greece 79
Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated in his Olympic debut with 34 factors on 11-of-17 FG, plus 5 rebounds and two assists, but it surely wasn’t sufficient to beat Canada’s complete effort.
Greece performs Spain on Tuesday at 4 a.m. CT. – 5:09 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
FINAL: Canada 86, Greece 79
SGA – 21 factors on 5/10 taking pictures, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, 9/10 FTs
Dort – 8 factors on 2/4 taking pictures, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
Canada is 1-0 in Group Play – 5:09 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Olympic debut
21 PTS
5-10 FG
2-3 3PT
4 REB
7 AST
1 STL
2 BLK
1 dagger bucket
Lu Dort: 8 PTS/4 REB/2 AST/1 STL
Canada beat Greece 86-79. pic.twitter.com/ki4DwbGkFY5:09 PM

Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
A little bit too shut for consolation for Canada, but it surely will get the victory in opposition to Greece, 86-79 (was 82-79 late in fourth), in males’s 5×5 basketball on the 2024 Paris Olympics. RJ Barrett with 23 factors; Giannis Antetokounmpo with 34 factors. – 5:07 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Canada wins by 7, an enormous time end when it received hectic down the stretch. This SGA man might need an opportunity – 5:07 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Canada narrowly holds on in opposition to Greece, sidestepping a monster recreation by Giannis Antetokounmpo
#Paris2024
eurohoops.internet/en/olympic-gam…5:07 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Canada survives 34 factors from Giannis, their 3-best Giannis defenders (Brooks/Dort/Powell) fouling out, and a late 10-0 Greece run to win its Olympic opener, 84-79. Removed from excellent, particularly down the stretch, however they maintain off for the wire-to-wire W. Barrett with 23, SGA 21. – 5:07 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Canada holds on to 86-79 Olympic win over Giannis and Greece. – 5:06 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prepared Canada to a win.
Greece lower it to 80-78 after an enormous run.
SGA hits a clutch bucket with 30 seconds to go.
pic.twitter.com/aiTCmT5bOU5:06 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
That’s a troublesome name on Giannis Antetokounmpo late within the shot clock. Sends Jamal Murray to the road for 2. – 5:06 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Insane shot by SGA. Over Giannis too. Among the finest closers within the league
pic.twitter.com/FnyX9pULZ15:05 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
SGA floater over Giannis = bananas. – 5:04 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
SGA that was hella soiled – 5:03 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Wow what a basket by SGA. Hits the robust floater and Canada leads 82-78 with 42 secs left – 5:02 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Shai is soooo rattling good! Child performs at his personal tempo and is smoooth as silk – 5:02 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
D-Wade’s “ooooh” as he and all of us thought the protection had SGA in a very good place was wonderful. What a floater! – 5:02 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is Canadian – 5:01 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Giannis making this a recreation in opposition to Canada within the closing minute – 5:01 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Giannis and the Miracles are down 4 with Canada with 43 seconds left #Paris20245:01 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Lyles turns the ball over within the backcourt, Giannis dunk, Greece inside 2, 1 minute left. Gulp. – 5:01 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The fouls that Giannis Antetokounmpo drew on the Canadians all through the day has paid off as each Dillon Brooks and Lu Dort have fouled out and issues are a little bit simpler for Greece on offense now.
Greece has lower it again all the way down to 4 factors. Canada up, 80-76, with 1:15 left. – 4:59 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA dancing right into a stepback 3 to place Canada up double digits late: pic.twitter.com/cEYoIiatFZ4:56 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Nasty stepback 3-pointer by SGA late on this contest. Canada wanted that basket
pic.twitter.com/ktLuBYaYac4:53 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Dort 3 adopted by an SGA 3.
Thunder on a 6-0 run and up double digits after Greece lower it to 72-68. – 4:53 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA with the nasty stepback 3-pointer. Canada again up 78-68 over Greece with 4:21 left within the 4Q – 4:51 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Huge Lu Dort 3 off an help from SGA.
Dort by no means afraid of the second on the massive stage.
A lot wanted bucket for Canada after a run from Greece. – 4:50 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Completely huge pair of threes for Canada by Dort (assisted by SGA) after which Shai himself on the step again. A lot wanted respiratory room in a recreation you merely must win with Australia and Spain to return.
#Paris20244:50 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
A little bit Thunder-on-Thunder connection as SGA dishes it out to Dort for the 3-pointer. Offers Canada some respiratory room with a 75-68 lead with 4:57 left within the 4Q – 4:50 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Good Lord. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with a step again triple to place Canada up double digits with 4:22 left at this timeout. Sheesh. – 4:50 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA will get referred to as for the push-off. All momentum is on Greece’s facet. Canada’s lead lower to 72-68 with 7:05 left within the 4Q – 4:45 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Giannis Antetokounmpo is receiving MVP chants on the Paris Olympics.
He has 27 factors, and Greece is down by 6 in opposition to Canada with 7 minutes to play. pic.twitter.com/mbcyqKMJgn4:44 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Finish of 3Q: Canada 68, Greece 60
SGA – 14 factors on 3/6 taking pictures, 6 assists, 2 rebounds, 7/8 FTs
Dort – 5 factors on 1/3 taking pictures, 2 rebounds, 2 assists – 4:36 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
After three quarters, Canada leads, 68-60.
Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to dominate. He has 25 factors (9-14 FG, 9-13 FT), 4 rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes, however Greece simply hasn’t made sufficient photographs from 3 to take a lead. Solely 7-of-25 from 3. – 4:36 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Giannis getting his proper quad labored on right here as time runs out within the third. He doesn’t appear too involved. – 4:35 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Giannis to the bench now, most likely only for a couple of minutes, so Canada has to take benefit (particularly with Brooks/Dort in foul bother). They had been -4 in 3 minutes when Giannis rested within the 1st half. SGA additionally on the bench. Canada’s lead down to six. – 4:30 PM
Tony East @TonyREast
Giannis is simply unimaginable. Appears to be like unstoppable on this recreation. – 4:25 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Dort and now Brooks have 4 fouls apiece, which means Canada’s high perimeter defenders are each on the bench with 4 minutes left within the third quarter. Could possibly be a significant turning level, with Greece again inside 7. Lyles inherits the Giannis task. – 4:24 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
D-Wade was proper about that one being a soccer play, however I might have gone with Giannis Antetokounmpo being a go rusher with these back-to-back swim strikes to get to that alley-oop. – 4:19 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
DWade talked about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deserved MVP this previous season. – 4:13 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Gotta take a 10pt halftime lead
Starters have been nice and Canada’s gonna must financial institution on that the remainder of the best way. All the assistance on Giannis is creating actually beauty from the surface, both change the assistance sample or perhaps let the maths play out by not conceding threes. – 3:59 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Very encouraging first half from Canada who lead Greece 48-38. SGA with 14, RJ w 13. Canada successful TO battle (9-5) although Greece has made extra 3s (6-4). This Giannis man is sweet, has 16-3-2 in 17 minutes. – 3:59 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Canada leads Greece 48-38 going into halftime.
🇨🇦 SGA: 12 factors
🇬🇷 Giannis: 16 factors pic.twitter.com/zwZOaEqdpd3:57 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Canada up 48-38 on Greece at halftiime in Paris. A really, very strong half. RJ has 13, SGA 12, Brooks 11. And Dort’s defence on the ball eats seconds off the shot clock for Greece and has been an enormous issue – 3:56 PM
Invoice Simmons @BillSimmons
Early Olympics notes…
1. The Gold Zone is nice
2. Actually like Eagle and D Wade collectively
3. It’s enjoyable to be reunited with so many failed NBA Draft picks
4. It’s good to have the ability to root in opposition to Dillon Brooks once more.
5. I missed Giannis and Wemby.
6. Handball! – 3:56 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Canada 48, Greece 38
SGA – 12 factors on 3/6 taking pictures, 4 assists, 1 rebound, 5/6 FTs
Dort – 2 factors on 0/2 taking pictures, 2 rebounds, 2 assists – 3:55 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
On the half, Canada leads, 48-38.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been dominant with 16 factors, three rebounds and two assists, however Canada is overwhelming the Greek guards to date and maintaining Greece from constantly moving into good offensive motion. – 3:55 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Canada led wire-to-wire within the 1st half, however Greece is hanging round. SGA, Barrett and Brooks have 35 factors on 11-18 FG, 4-6 3P. Giannis has 16 of the 38 for Greece. Canada by 10 on the break. – 3:55 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Dort isn’t afraid to get bodily with Giannis lol – 3:47 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Kostas Papanikolaou mentioned his foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with Dwyane Wade, who’s commentating the video games on the Olympics. Each exchanged some phrases and smiles. pic.twitter.com/mGMUBAXfYn3:46 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The method for Greece is fairly easy: Giannis Antetokounmpo dominating bodily on the rim and spraying passes out to shooters.
When the photographs are falling, Greece can follow Canada. However Canada is up, 39-34, with 3:04 left within the first half. – 3:45 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
I simply know most Thunder followers held their breath when SGA went for that dunk in site visitors lol – 3:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Giannis Antetokounmpo is really a particular participant.
Received MVPs. NBA champion. All-NBA.
BUT.
I cringe when he takes a 3.
Will he make one? Certain, however his misses are ouch.
Canada up 8 on Greece in 2nd quarter. #Paris20243:42 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
That is presupposed to be Jamal Murray’s lineup but Lu Dort has been extra assertive with the ball up to now. Lack of scorers minus SGA will probably be Canada’s largest weak point – 3:35 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Greece present their expertise to not get rattled by Canada’s scorching begin. The Canadian bench is a delicate spot and Greece took benefit, 26-22 CAN lead after 1Q.
SGA 8pts within the 1st Q
#Paris20243:28 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Because of some scorching taking pictures and, properly, Giannis, Greece punches again. Canada led by as many as 13 factors, however after a scorching begin, had been outscored 13-4 to shut the first quarter. SGA & Giannis lead their respective groups with 8 factors apiece. Barrett with 7. Canada by 4 going into Q2. – 3:28 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Finish of 1Q: Canada 26, Greece 22
SGA – 8 factors on 3/5 taking pictures, 2 assists, 1 block
Dort – 1 help – 3:27 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard now checking in off the bench for Canada, making his Olympic debut. They’re going through Giannis + Greece. – 3:21 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Within the run-up to this, SGA stated of himself:
“I don’t see it as like possession. I see it as a contribution”
Yeah, proper – 3:17 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
“shai gilgeous-alexander is in his baguette proper now” pic.twitter.com/l3d7ZJ5PJe3:15 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Shai. Gilegous. Alexander.
8 of Canada’s 19 factors in 5 minutes, together with a really robust step-back by means of contact on the baseline.
Yeah, he’s prepared. – 3:15 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Εντελώς άλλο επίπεδο ταχύτητας σε όλα μέχρι στιγμής. Το κακό είναι πως ο Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ζεστάθηκε από νωρίς και η άμυνα τον «βλέπει» μόνο στα ριπλέι. #GRECAN #PARIS20243:14 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA with the sidestep 3. Canada has a 19-7 lead over Greece with 6:22 left within the 1Q. He’s as much as 8 factors already – 3:14 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
That is the way you wanna see these boys come out, step on the throat early
SGA main by instance – 3:14 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
SGA 9 factors, Greece 7. – 3:13 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Particular shot making from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.twitter.com/PhKkppfHuB3:13 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Canada doesn’t actually have the scale for Giannis Antetokounmpo and he’s drawn a whole lot of fouls on Canada early on this one, however Greece must get into their motion faster to make the most of Antetokounmpo’s dimension.
Canada up, 16-7, with 5:25 left within the first quarter. – 3:12 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA dances with the defender and nails the robust fadeaway &-1 bucket. Celebrates a bit on the ground by placing his arms behind his head with a smile
Commentator Dwyane Wade stated he’s by no means seen him with this a lot swag earlier than within the NBA lmao – 3:11 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
That’s some protection Canada performs on the perimeter with Dort, SGA and Brooks on the market. – 3:10 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Oh SGA is on a mission in the present day – 3:09 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
SGA, you a nasty, dangerous man… holy that transfer, that pose – 3:08 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Textbook perimeter protection by SGA there. Will get the cease from behind – 3:06 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
To little shock, Dillon Brooks begins on Giannis. – 3:03 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKCanada’s beginning backcourt:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Jamal Murray will come off the bench. – 3:03 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
As anticipated, Canada begins SGA, Barrett, Dort, Brooks and Powell vs. Greece
Been a protracted very long time ready for this one – 3:00 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Workforce Canada starters vs. Greece:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Dillon Brooks
RJ Barrett
Dwight Powell – 2:56 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Canada will begin Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, RJ Barrett, Dillon Brooks and Dwight Powell in its Olympic opener vs Greece.
Jamal Murray off the bench. – 2:56 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder followers wanting to observe SGA/Dort vs Giannis in the present day, a heads up:
Canada vs Greece
2PM central
📺 CNBC/Peacock/Fubo pic.twitter.com/QwH3tjixrK2:21 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo @Giannis_An34
Give every little thing. Remorse nothing. pic.twitter.com/dcui3a9GyI11:58 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
After dropping to Australia, issues are usually not going to get simpler for Spain which is going through Giannis and Greece #Paris2024
eurohoops.internet/en/olympic-gam…7:57 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Paris #OlympicGames basketball event is about to begin 🤩
Take a look at the Energy Rankings earlier than the opening tip-off to see the place Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece, Victor Wembanyama’s France, Yuta Watanabe’s Japan, and different groups have landed:
basketnews.com/news-209571-ol…3:32 AM

Extra on this storyline

Eurohoops: GIANNIS #Paris2024 -via Twitter @Eurohoopsnet / July 26, 2024
Jon Horst: This 12 months, I feel the truth that we have now a set teaching employees, a mode of play, a core group of fellows centered round Dame and Giannis, Brook and Khris, Bobby and Pat and now an offseason to construct out the remainder of the roster, I feel that’s going to be actually useful for us. Even with that although, we nonetheless had a whole lot of on-court successes final 12 months with the core group that we had. (Our) large three was a plus-18 internet score, second greatest in your entire league. -via New York Instances / July 26, 2024


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