Photos: Russia lost their third consecutive Basketball game

Updated: 2008-08-16 16:54:51

Photos: Russia lost their third consecutive Basketball game
Andrey Kirilenko (R) of Russia defends David Andersen. (Photo credit: Li Jundong/Xinhua)

Australia comfortably defeated Russia 95-80 in their Basketball group A match on Saturday, August 16.

The boomers pounded Russia 27-16 in the first quarter and extended their lead to 49-33 at halftime. Russia fought hard in the second half, but still lost the match 95-80.

Photos: Russia lost their third consecutive Basketball game
Andrew Bogut (R) of Australia drives the ball. (Photo credit: Li Jundong/Xinhua)Photos: Russia lost their third consecutive Basketball game
Viktor Khryapa (L) of Russia shoots against Brad Newley. (Photo credit: Meng Yongmin/Xinhua)Photos: Russia lost their third consecutive Basketball game
David Barlow (R) of Australia drives the ball. (Photo credit: Li Jundong/Xinhua)Photos: Russia lost their third consecutive Basketball game
Andrew Bogut (L) of Australia vies with Aleksey. (Photo credit: Li Jundong/Xinhua)

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