Australia secured a 92-80 victory over Spain in their Olympic opener.
Josh Giddey led the charge for Australia, demonstrating his all-around skills.
The 21-year-old guard scored 17 points, with 8 assists and 8 rebounds in the game.
Giddey’s performance helped Australia build a 14-point lead in the first half.
Spain fought back, cutting the gap to 49-42 by halftime.
In the third quarter, Spain briefly took a 56-54 lead thanks to Santi Aldama’s 18 points.
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