Second game in Tokyo 2020 and first defeat for the Italian men's basketball team, defeated by Australia 86-83 (25-25, 45-44, 65-62).
However, the quintet coached by Meo Sacchetti played on par against one of the teams that are candidates to win a medal. The last quarter proved decisive for the victory of the Australians, led by the San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills.
In the next round, Saturday 31 July, at 1.40 pm in Japan (6.40 am in Italy), Italy will challenge Nigeria who today, after losing to Australia, was also defeated by Germany, overtaken by the Azzurri on their debut. The first two of the three groups and the two best thirds move to the quarter-finals.
