On Tuesday, Australia faced Serbia in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The game grew very intense as Australia held a 24-point lead. However, the Australian team managed to squander the lead, allowing Serbia to make an eventual comeback thanks to Nikola Jokic. In the end, Serbia won the game against Australia with a final score of 95-90.
The Australian team was heartbroken after their heavy loss, which resulted in their elimination from the Olympics. Chicago Bulls star Josh Giddey was one of the main players for the Australian basketball team and played a crucial role throughout the Summer Games. However, they ultimately failed to advance past the knockout stage. After the game, Giddey was heartbroken and was seen crying during the post-game interview.
We were so close, we had so many chances. When you have the guys on this team that we do, you believe you have the ability to go all the way, and we believed that with this group.
Josh Giddey per Olympics
During the emotional post-game interview, Josh Giddey expressed his appreciation for his team and stated that he believed they had a chance to win it all.
Giddey had a solid game against Serbia, recording 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. He was very efficient, shooting 11-20 from the field. However, a significant issue was that he committed seven turnovers, including one in overtime, which proved to be the costliest.
Giddey certainly has one of the brightest futures in the NBA. In the coming years, fans can expect Australia to go even further in the tournament as Giddey continues to improve. Australia had a great overall run this year but ultimately fell short of winning the gold medal.
Josh Giddey’s new start with the Chicago Bulls
Josh Giddey made his mark last season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Giddey was selected in the 2021 NBA draft and had been with the Thunder for the past three years. He was a great addition to the young core of the Thunder. However, this offseason, the Thunder decided to part ways with Giddey, trading him to the Chicago Bulls as part of a package deal for Alex Caruso.
Many experts believe that the Bulls could unlock Giddey’s full potential. The Bulls have been in a tough situation for the past few years, and changes were necessary. With Giddey now in the lineup, they’ve added some fresh talent to the team. Giddey can be a great scorer and rebounder, which will complement Zach LaVine well.
While fans can’t expect the Bulls to be championship contenders, they are certainly trying to improve. The Bulls ended last season as the ninth seed and will be aiming for a better run next season.
