Australia continues to prepare for the 2023 FIBA World Cup by playing several exhibition matchups.
The Boomers arguably had their best showing yet when they completed the comeback against France in a 78-74 win .
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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)