In the men’s basketball group stage at the Rio Olympics, Australia surged in the final quarter to claim a 95-80 victory over Serbia in Group A, securing their second consecutive win. The game opened with Matthew Dellavedova driving to the basket for the first points, followed by Andrew Bogut hitting one of two free throws to make it 3-0.
Serbia quickly answered with a series of mid-range jumpers to tie the score at 7-7. Dellavedova then drained back-to-back three-pointers, giving Australia a 15-11 lead midway through the first quarter. Patty Mills connected from deep to push the margin to 19-11, but Serbia stormed back with an 8-2 run in the final two minutes of the period, cutting the deficit to 26-23 at the buzzer.
In the second quarter, Serbia opened with five straight points to take a 28-26 lead. Ryan Broekhoff tied it from the free-throw line, and Mills responded with four quick points to put Australia up 37-30. However, sloppy turnovers allowed Serbia back into the game, with Miroslav Raduljica’s powerful fast-break dunk bringing it to 39-37. Just before halftime, Milos Teodosić converted a tough three-point play to send Serbia into the break ahead 43-40.
After the half, Teodosić struck from beyond the arc to extend Serbia’s lead to 49-42. Dellavedova replied in kind to close the gap to 49-45. Midway through the third quarter, Dellavedova’s free throws tied it at 52-52, and the teams traded the lead until Nikola Jokić’s basket gave Serbia a narrow 63-62 advantage heading into the fourth.
In the final period, Mills nailed a three and then powered through for an and-one layup, sparking an Australian run to go up 78-71. Serbia closed within four after Bogdan Bogdanović scored, but Bogut’s offensive rebound and putback stretched it to 84-78. Joe Ingles then buried a clutch three-pointer, and Dellavedova’s steal and fast-break finish put Australia up 89-80 with a minute to play. Ingles sealed the win with another long-range bomb, and Australia closed out a 95-80 triumph.
For basketball fans tracking Olympic results through the Melbet App, this game was a showcase of Australia’s resilience, balanced scoring, and timely shooting under pressure. The Melbet App provided real-time stats on Mills’ offensive bursts, Ingles’ crucial threes, and Dellavedova’s playmaking, keeping supporters updated throughout the contest. With two straight wins, Australia’s momentum in the group stage is building fast—and the Melbet App remains the go-to tool for following every step of their Olympic journey.