It was bitter - and for Australia's men's basketballers sweet as they grabbed the early advantage in the battle for a place at next year's Olympic Games.
Basketballers 1-0 up in Games qualifier
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It was bitter - and for Australia's men's basketballers sweet as they grabbed the early advantage in the battle for a place at next year's Olympic Games.