BELGRADE – The Czech Republic became the last team to seal a berth in the Tokyo Olympics men’s basketball tournament after blowing away Greece 97-72 in the final of their qualifying event on Sunday.
Patrik Auda led the charge with 20 points as the Czechs, who stunned tournament hosts Canada 103-101 in Saturday’s thrilling semifinal, will join holders the United States, France and Iran in Group A at the July 23 to Aug. 8 Olympics.
🇨🇿 @Czechmeeout earns @TCL_Europe Player of the Game after his 20-point performance! 🌟 #FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/NrJev3uUd0
— FIBA (@FIBA) July 5, 2021
Italy, European champions Slovenia and Germany sealed their own spots in Tokyo earlier on Sunday. The Italians stunned 2016 silver medallists Serbia 102-95, Slovenia beat Lithuania 96-85, and …
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