On the morning of August 3, in the final match of the third round of the Olympic men’s basketball group stage in Paris, Canada defeated Spain 88-85. All matches in Group A are now complete, and Spain has been eliminated in last place. Greece’s men’s basketball team ranks third in Group A with a cumulative differential of -8 across all games. In Group B, after defeating Japan, Brazil secured the third spot, with a differential of -7. This means that Brazil has already secured one of the two spots available among the best third-placed teams in Groups A, B, and C. Greece’s fate is tied to the final round of games in Group C. The third-round matches in Group C have not yet begun. Given that Puerto Rico, who are at the bottom of the group after losing by 52 points over two rounds, are unlikely to defeat the United States, the outcome of the South Sudan vs Serbia match will determine the last qualifying spot. Here are the scenarios:
1. If Serbia beats South Sudan by 3 points or more, Greece will join Brazil in advancing to the next stage, while South Sudan will be eliminated.
2. If South Sudan wins by at least 23 points against Serbia, Greece will also advance along with Brazil, but Serbia will be eliminated instead.