Josh Giddey led the way as he orchestrated a 12-4 run in the final two minutes to close out the comeback attempt after trailing by double digits.
In 27 minutes, Giddey finished with 12 points on 4-of-14 shooting, six rebounds, five assists and three steals. He went 4-of-6 from the free-throw line.
Jack White also looked solid. In 16 minutes off the bench, he finished with six points on 2-of-3 shooting and one rebound.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from Australia’s four-point win over France.
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 20: Josh Giddey #3 of Australia drives to the basket during the international basketball game between France and Australia at Ariake Arena on August 20, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 20: Josh Giddey #3 of Australia drives to the basket against Nando de Colo #12, Nicolas Batum #5 and Rudy Gobert #27 of France during the international basketball game between France and Australia at Ariake Arena on August 20, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 20: Josh Giddey #3 of Australia drives against Nicolas Batum #5 of France during the international basketball game between France and Australia at Ariake Arena on August 20, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)
Australia’s Josh Giddey dribbles the ball during the international basketball game between France and Australia at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on August 20, 2023. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP) (Photo by YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 20: Josh Giddey #3 of Australia drives to the basket against Moustapha Fall #93 of France during the international basketball game between France and Australia at Ariake Arena on August 20, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 20: Josh Giddey #3 of Australia looks on prior to the international basketball game between France and Australia at Ariake Arena on August 20, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 20: Josh Giddey #3 of Australia dribbles the ball during the international basketball game between France and Australia at Ariake Arena on August 20, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 20: Josh Giddey #3 of Australia shoots a free throw during the international basketball game between France and Australia at Ariake Arena on August 20, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 20: Jack White #14 of Australia shoots a free throw during the international basketball game between France and Australia at Ariake Arena on August 20, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)
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