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2024 Paris Olympics Group Phase Day 6: Canada Sweeps Group A; France and Australia Lose but Advance to Quarterfinal

Three Minnesota Timberwolves players were in action on Friday in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris including Nickeil Alexander-Walker on Team Canada, Rudy Gobert on Team France, and Joe Ingles on Team Australia.

Friday’s action wrapped up group play for both Groups A and B, creating a clearer picture of which teams will advance to the Quarterfinals next week.

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Canada)

Nickeil and cousin Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Team Canada took on Team Spain to close out group play for each team. It was a close battle the entire game with Team Canada scrapping out an 88-85 victory.