FIBA World Cup: Previewing The Round Of 16
Apr 6, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center
Omer Asik(3) shoots a free throw during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Richardson-USA TODAY Sports
Sunday
Turkey vs Australia, 2:00 p.m. (ET)
The Skinny: After a controversial loss against Angola in their group play finale, the Australian national team looks to advance to the FIBA quarterfinals, avoiding USA in the opening knockout round, against Turkey. The Aussies will look to continue to ride Aron Baynes‘ hot hand into the quarters. Turkey will rely on Emir Preldzic and NBA-er Omer Asik to pull a surprise. If there’s such thing as FIBA Basketball Gods, you bet they’re on Turkey’s side.
Players to Watch
Turkey: Emir Preldzic, Omer Asik
Australia: Aron Baynes, Dante Exum, Matthew Dellavedova, Joe Ingles