Winner of Japan, Australia wins its ticket for the 2nd phase

Beaten by Germany, Australia had their backs against the wall before facing Japan, carried by the public of Okinawa. But Josh Giddey’s teammates did not flinch, and they won 109-89 to validate their ticket for the second phase. They join Germany, undefeated in this first phase, and the two formations will cross swords with the two best formations of the group of Slovenia.

Tuesday, Josh Giddey was again the most prominent with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists, and he received support from a raging Xavier Cooks: 24 points and 16 rebounds, including 10 offensive. Wizards interior equals World Cup record! Alongside them, Josh Green scored 15 points, while Patty Mills added 11 points and 9 assists. The new leader of the Hawks extends his series of matches to 10 points and more in the World Cup: 16 in a row. Only Pau Gasol and Dirk Nowitzki have done better in World Cup history.

On the Japanese side, the naturalized Joshua Hawkinson confirms his big card against Finland with 33 points to 13 out of 16 on shots.