The 2024 Paris Olympics are in full swing, bringing together the world’s top basketball talents vying for Olympic glory. Here’s a look at the NBA stars in action during Tuesday’s packed slate of games.
Group A: Spain vs. Greece (5 a.m. ET, E!/Peacock/NBCOlympics.com)
Spain:
- Santi Aldama: The Memphis Grizzlies’ forward had a breakout 2023-24 season, averaging career highs of 10.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. In Spain’s opening game against Australia, Aldama led with 27 points.
- Usman Garuba: A recent free agent formerly with the Golden State Warriors, Garuba added three points and seven rebounds against Australia.
Greece:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo: Known as “The Greek Freak,” the two-time NBA MVP continues to dominate, averaging over 30 points and nearly 12 rebounds last season for the Milwaukee Bucks. He led Greece with 34 points in their first game against Canada.
Group A: Canada vs. Australia (7:30 a.m. ET, USA/Peacock/NBCOlympics.com)
Canada:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: The Oklahoma City guard, runner-up in MVP voting, averaged 30.1 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.5 rebounds last season. He started strong with 21 points, seven assists, and five rebounds against Greece.
- Jamal Murray: The NBA champion with the Denver Nuggets averaged 21.2 points and 6.5 assists last season. He contributed eight points and three assists in Canada’s opener.
- Dillon Brooks: Known for his physical defense, the Houston Rockets’ guard averaged 12.7 points last season and scored 14 points against Greece.
- RJ Barrett: Traded to the Toronto Raptors, Barrett averaged 21.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists. He led Canada with 23 points against Greece.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker: The Minnesota Timberwolves’ guard is a key shooter, averaging eight points per game. He had a quieter opener but remains a significant threat.
- Luguentz Dort: Known for his defense, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Dort averaged 10.9 points last season. He added eight points and a steal against Greece.
- Trey Lyles: The Sacramento Kings’ forward, known for his floor spacing, averaged 7.2 points and 4.4 rebounds. He went scoreless but grabbed three rebounds against Greece.
- Andrew Nembhard: The Indiana Pacers’ guard averaged nine points in the regular season and improved to 21 in the playoffs. He had two points and an assist in the opener.
- Kelly Olynyk: The veteran Toronto Raptors’ forward averaged 12.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.6 assists. He scored four points and six rebounds against Greece.
- Dwight Powell: The Dallas Mavericks’ big man, averaging three points and three rebounds, had six points and four rebounds against Greece.
Australia:
- Dyson Daniels: The New Orleans Pelicans’ guard averaged 5.8 points and 1.4 steals last season. He scored 13 points with seven rebounds against Spain.
- Dante Exum: Recently with the Dallas Mavericks, Exum averaged 7.8 points on 49% shooting from three. He’s recovering from a dislocated finger but hopes to play.
- Josh Giddey: The Chicago Bulls’ new acquisition averaged 12.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. He had 17 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists against Spain.
- Josh Green: The Dallas Mavericks’ guard averaged eight points and shot 38% from three. He contributed two rebounds and four assists against Spain.
- Joe Ingles: The Orlando Magic veteran averages 4.4 points and three assists. He had limited action in the opener.
- Jock Landale: The Houston Rockets’ backup big man led Australia with 20 points, nine rebounds, and five assists against Spain.
- Jack McVeigh: Signed to a two-way deal with the Houston Rockets, McVeigh scored 13 points with seven rebounds against Spain.
- Duop Reath: The Portland Trail Blazers’ rookie averaged 9.1 points and 3.7 rebounds but did not play in the opener.
Tuesday’s games are set to showcase some of the NBA’s finest talents, each vying for a chance to bring home the 2024 Paris Olympics gold.
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