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THE Australian Boomers have kicked off their Olympic campaign with a win, beating Nigeria 84-65 in Tokyo on Sunday night.<\/p>\n

After scores were level at the conclusion of the first term, the Boomers would go on to lead at every break before ending up on top.<\/p>\n

It was a scrappy encounter all night, with the game being dominated by defence with both sides turning the ball over at alarming rates.<\/p>\n

Luckily for the Boomers, Australian flag bearer Patty Mills had another strong Olympic performance with 25 points, six assists and four steals to lead his side to victory.<\/p>\n

Mills was supported well by first-time Olympians Matisse Thybulle (nine points, five steals) and Dante Exum (11 points, five rebounds), with their length causing problems for the Nigerians on both ends of the floor.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, coach Boomers coach Brian Goorjian will be hoping that this game helps blow out the cobwebs after a strange build up to the games.<\/p>\n

The Boomers faced Italy on Wednesday night and take on Germany on this Saturday at 6.20pm (AEST).<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

– BY LACHIE GELEIT\/ SEN<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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