The second batch of group games for the 2023 FIBA World Cup saw Oklahoma City Thunder players go 2-for-3 in terms of wins.
Josh Giddey and Australia suffered a heartbreaking 85-82 loss to Germany after some controversial referee decisions near the end of the contest. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Canada coasted through an easy 128-73 win over Lebanon. Davis Bertans and Latvia achieved an upset win over France.
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Group H members Canada and Latvia both improved to 2-0 while Australia dropped to 1-1 in Group E play.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from all three games as teams continue to play their group games to determine the two best squads in each group.
OKINAWA, JAPAN – AUGUST 27: Josh Giddey #3 of Australia dunks the ball during the FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game between Australia and Germany at Okinawa Arena on August 27, 2023 in Okinawa, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)
OKINAWA, JAPAN – AUGUST 27: Josh Giddey #3 of Australia shoo during the FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game between Australia and Germany at Okinawa Arena on August 27, 2023 in Okinawa, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)
OKINAWA, JAPAN – AUGUST 27: Josh Giddey #3 of Australia handles the ball against Maodo Lo #4 of Germany during the FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game between Australia and Germany at Okinawa Arena on August 27, 2023 in Okinawa, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)
OKINAWA, JAPAN – AUGUST 27: Josh Giddey #3 of Australia drives to the basket against Isaac Bonga #0 of Germany during the FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game between Australia and Germany at Okinawa Arena on August 27, 2023 in Okinawa, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)
OKINAWA, JAPAN – AUGUST 27: Josh Giddey #3 of Australia drives to the basket against Daniel Theis #10 of Germany during the FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game between Australia and Germany at Okinawa Arena on August 27, 2023 in Okinawa, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)
OKINAWA, JAPAN – AUGUST 27: Josh Giddey #3 of Australia drives to the basket against Daniel Theis #10 of Germany during the FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game between Australia and Germany at Okinawa Arena on August 27, 2023 in Okinawa, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)
Australia’s Josh Giddey (L) dunks the ball under the pressure from Germany’s Johannes Thiemann during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group E match between Australia and Germany at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa on August 27, 2023. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP) (Photo by YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images)
Australia’s Josh Giddey (L) shoots as Germany’s Dennis Schroder looks on during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group E match between Australia and Germany at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa on August 27, 2023. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP) (Photo by YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images)
Germany’s Moritz Wagner (C) handles the ball under pressure from Australia’s Jack White (L) during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group E match between Australia and Germany at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa on August 27, 2023. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP) (Photo by YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images)
OKINAWA, JAPAN – AUGUST 27: Dennis Schroder #17 of Germany shoots a three point shot against Jack White #14 of Australia during the FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game between Australia and Germany at Okinawa Arena on August 27, 2023 in Okinawa, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Canada shoots during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group H between Canada and Lebanon at Indonesia Arena in Jakarta on August 27, 2023. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP) (Photo by ADEK BERRY/AFP via Getty Images)
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (C) signs for fans after the FIBA Basketball World Cup group H between Canada and Lebanon at Indonesia Arena in Jakarta on August 27, 2023. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP) (Photo by ADEK BERRY/AFP via Getty Images)
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France’s point guard Sylvain Francisco (C) catches the ball as Latvia’s forward Davis Bertans (R) attempts a block during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group G match between France and Latvia at Indonesia Arena in Jakarta on August 27 2023. (Photo by Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP) (Photo by YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP via Getty Images)
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