Who said the Australian basketball team needed Ben Simmons, the Aussie Boomers just beat Team USA as they warm up for the Olympics
It was NBA stars Patty Mills and Joe Ingles who led from the front over an American team packed with the best that have now lost their two lead up matches to the Tokyo Olympics.
Team USA have now lost back to back exhibition games for the first time since 1992
Australian went on an 11-1 run to win the game 91 to 83.
San Antonio guard Mills led the Australian scorers with 22 points followed by 33 year old Joe Ingles with 17
Another teammate of Ben Simmons – Matisse Thy-bulle was a demon in defence, and NBL guard Chris Golding was also super impressive…
USA lined up with arguably the best player in the world Kevin Durant as well as Damian Lillard and Jayson Tatum.
Australia has now won their two lead up matches as they aim for a first ever Olympic Medal.
