FIBA OQT: Croatia defeated in the final against Greece

Croatia's Olympic dreams come to an end as they were defeated by tournament hosts Greece in the final. 

It was a close game to start, the first quarter the lead went back and forth, and both teams were tied up at 22 after the first 10 minutes. By the halftime break, Greece would squeeze away with a 6-point lead following a quick 5:0 run in the first half's final minute. 

Greece continued to pull away in the third quarter, they held a big 13-point lead heading into the final quarter. Unfortunately, Croatia didn't have enough left in the tank to complete a comeback in the final 10 minutes. Ivica Zubac had a double-double for Croatia with 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Mateo Drežnjak had a good shooting night scoring 15 points and dishing out 4 assists. 

FIBA Greece Olympic Qualifying Tournament Finals, Sunday, 7 July 2024:

Croatia - GREECE 69:80 (22:22, 17:23, 14:21, 16:14)
Zubac 19, M. Drežnjak 15 | Antetokounmpo 23, Papagiannis 19