Nigeria opens their group B Olympic Basketball campaign with a defeat against Australia at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo.
Nigeria started the first quarter with a fine run as Skipper Nnamdi Vincent, Caleb Agada levelled it at 22-22 for Nigeria, after Patty Mills made his second 3pt shot in the first quarter to take Australia 3 up on Nigeria as they go on a 7-0 run.
A closed call at halftime as Australia goes into the break with a three points lead after a great performance from Nigeria, winning the second quarter with 20-17 points.
A return back to court Saw Australia with a 6-0 start in the third quarter but Nigeria skipper, Nnamdi Vincent reduce the deficit after and Vincent Gabe drew a foul and was awarded three free throws but made two of the three throws.
Jordan Nwora gradually grown into the game made a layup, then drew a foul in the process to take his tally to 10pts and reduce the deficit for Nigeria
Turnovers, missed shots, the Boomers are capitalizing on these from the D’Tigers as Australia opened an 11pt lead on Nigeria.
Australia opens their biggest lead in the game in the 4th quarter, Patty Mills has been running the show with a game-high 25pts as the Boomers run away with an 84-65 points victory.
Nigeria will play Germany who earlier lost to Italy Wednesday for a spot in the next round.