Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece remain winless at Paris Olympics

[Ungart]

Greece's hopes of advancing to the men's basketball knockout round at the Paris Olympics suffered a devastating blow Tuesday with an 84-77 loss to Spain. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 11 rebounds for Greece, which fell to 0-2 in Group A. After losing their opening games on Saturday, Greece and Spain both came out essentially playing for their tournament lives, with the loser facing a must-win scenario on Friday -- and likely lots of help -- to have any chance of advancing. Greece will face Australia in its final chance to earn a victory before the field is trimmed to eight teams. Antetokounmpo, the two-time NBA MVP and eight-time All-Star for the Milwaukee Bucks, has 61 combined points on 67.6% shooting in Greece's two losses. Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama had 19 points and 12 rebounds while Sergio Llull scored 13 points for Spain, which improved to 1-1 with one group-stage game left to play against Canada.

 

[Bruno]

Greece's hopes of advancing to the men's basketball knockout round at the Paris Olympics suffered a devastating blow Tuesday with an 84-77 loss to Spain. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 11 rebounds for Greece, which fell to 0-2 in Group A. After losing their opening games on Saturday, Greece and Spain both came out essentially playing for their tournament lives, with the loser facing a must-win scenario on Friday -- and likely lots of help -- to have any chance of advancing. Greece will face Australia in its final chance to earn a victory before the field is trimmed to eight teams. Antetokounmpo, the two-time NBA MVP and eight-time All-Star for the Milwaukee Bucks, has 61 combined points on 67.6% shooting in Greece's two losses. Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama had 19 points and 12 rebounds while Sergio Llull scored 13 points for Spain, which improved to 1-1 with one group-stage game left to play against Canada.

Greece and Giannis are struggling at the Olympics, still without a win.