Huertas, Brazil Beat Australia 75-71
Jul 29, 2012 12:03 PM EDT
Brazil defeated Australia by a final score of 75-71 in pool play of the Olympics Games on Sunday.
Marcelinho Huertas had 15 points, 10 assists and four rebounds to lead Brazil. Anderson Varejao had 12 points and seven rebounds, while Nene had 10 points and seven rebounds. Leandro Barbosa was Brazil's leading scorer with 16 points.
Patty Mills had 18 points, seven rebounds and four assists in a losing effort for Australia. Joe Ingles added 15, and David Andersen had 14 points and eight rebounds.