Australia forward Alanna Smith admitted that the Opals struggled against D’Tigress’s physicality in their 75-62 loss during their Group B match at the 2024 Olympic Games. Smith acknowledged that excessive turnovers were a major issue.
“Turning the ball over was the crux of the game,” she said. “We turned the ball over far too much and weren’t prepared to handle the physicality.”
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In their next game, Australia will face Canada, while Nigeria will compete against host France.
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