Greece Eliminated by Germany in Olympic Quarterfinals

Giannis Antetokounmpo's impressive performances were not enough to save the Greek basketball team from elimination at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as they were defeated by Germany 76-63 in the quarterfinals. Antetokounmpo averaged 28.2 points in the tournament, leading Greece to their first Olympic quarterfinal appearance in 16 years. Despite taking an early lead, Greece struggled to maintain their advantage and ultimately fell behind in the second half. Antetokounmpo reflected on the journey as a unique honor, having served as Greece's flag bearer, and expressed pride in the team's efforts despite the loss. The Greek team managed to reach the quarterfinals with a 1-2 record in group play, needing a tiebreaker to qualify. Germany's victory allows them to advance to the semifinals, while Greece returns home with valuable experience.