On August 6, the Olympic men’s basketball quarterfinal between the Serbian national team and the Australian national team is currently underway.
The game starts with Bogdanovic missing a three-pointer from outside, and Landale’s jump shot from the free-throw line also fails to score. Dobric opens the scoring with a layup, then after Giddey commits a turnover, Petrushev scores with a hook shot, to which Mills responds with a reverse layup. Giddey suddenly scores four consecutive points, and Bogdan hits an open three-pointer from the perimeter. After Landale scores from mid-range, Australia gains the lead. With four minutes left in the first quarter, Jokic finally attempts his first shot of the game, scoring on a putback. Australia has a very high shooting percentage overall, with Mills adding a runner and two consecutive three-pointers, giving them a 12-point lead over Serbia. Mills then draws a foul and makes both free throws, totaling 12 points in the quarter alone.
At the end of the first quarter, Australia leads 31-17 against Serbia.
In the second quarter, Mills continues his hot hand, leading Australia on a 13-3 run to extend their lead to 24 points over Serbia. Jokic then scores inside, followed by a dunk from Milutinov, reducing Serbia’s deficit. Mills continues to score with a difficult baseline jumper, but Serbia responds with seven straight points from drives and outside shots, cutting the lead to 11 points. Giddey answers with a three-pointer, and Exum completes a 2+1 play. Jokic draws a foul while driving to the basket and makes one of two free throws, and Goulding scores with a putback.
At halftime, Australia leads Serbia 54-42.
Half-time statistics:
Serbia: Jokic with 11 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal; Guduric with 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 steal; Bogdanovic with 6 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists; Avramovic with 6 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal; Petrushev with 3 points and 2 rebounds; Misic with 3 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, and 1 steal; Dobric with 2 points; Milutinov with 2 points and 1 rebound;
Australia: Mills with 20 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 steal; Giddey with 13 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists; Exum with 7 points and 4 assists; Lee with 5 points and 3 rebounds; Landale with 4 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 steal; McCovey with 3 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist; Mangene with 2 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals; Delavedova with 1 rebound; Kay with 1 rebound and 1 steal; Daniels with 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 1 steal;