Article 6P1WZ Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo makes his first Olympics as Greece beat Croatia

Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo makes his first Olympics as Greece beat Croatia

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is heading to the Olympics for the first time, after he scored 23 points and Greece held off Croatia 80-69 on Sunday. The game was one of the four men's basketball qualifying tournament finals being held to determine the remaining spots in the 12-team field for the Paris Games.

The best athletes in the world compete in the Olympic Games," Antetokounmpo said. We have nothing to lose ... I really believe we have an incredible team and we can accomplish something special."

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