Greece beats Australia 72-69 at World Basketball Championships

Greece beats Australia 72-69 at World Basketball Championships

HAMAMATSU, Japan - Theodoros Papaloukas of Greece dunks during the first round match against Australia at the World Basketball Championships in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Aug. 22. Greece won 72-69.

Greece beats Australia 72-69 at World Basketball Championships

Greece beats Australia 72-69 at World Basketball Championships

HAMAMATSU, Japan - Dimitris Diamantidis of Greece shoots during the first round match against Australia at the World Basketball Championships in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Aug. 22. Greece won 72-69.

Greece beats Australia 72-69 at World Basketball Championships

Greece beats Australia 72-69 at World Basketball Championships

HAMAMATSU, Japan - Greek basketball players celebrate their 72-69 victory over Australia in the first round at the World Basketball Championships in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Aug. 22.

Greece beats Australia 72-69 at World Basketball Championships

Greece beats Australia 72-69 at World Basketball Championships

HAMAMATSU, Japan - Australia's C. J. Bruton (R) is blocked by a Greek player during their first round game at the World Basketball Championships in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Aug. 22. Greece won 72-69.

Greece beats Australia 72-69 at World Basketball Championships

Greece beats Australia 72-69 at World Basketball Championships

HAMAMATSU, Japan - Theodoros Papaloukas of Greece dunks during the first round match against Australia at the World Basketball Championships in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Aug. 22. Greece won 72-69. (Kyodo)

Greece beats Australia 72-69 at World Basketball Championships

Greece beats Australia 72-69 at World Basketball Championships

HAMAMATSU, Japan - Dimitris Diamantidis of Greece shoots during the first round match against Australia at the World Basketball Championships in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Aug. 22. Greece won 72-69. (Kyodo)

Greece beats Australia 72-69 at World Basketball Championships

Greece beats Australia 72-69 at World Basketball Championships

HAMAMATSU, Japan - Australia's C. J. Bruton (R) is blocked by a Greek player during their first round game at the World Basketball Championships in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Aug. 22. Greece won 72-69. (Kyodo)

Greece beats Australia 72-69 at World Basketball Championships

Greece beats Australia 72-69 at World Basketball Championships

HAMAMATSU, Japan - Greek basketball players celebrate their 72-69 victory over Australia in the first round at the World Basketball Championships in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Aug. 22. (Kyodo)