The Boomers will head into their final Group B match needing a result after falling to Canada 93-83 in Lille.

The Australians got out to a four-point lead at half-time on the back of the superb combination forged between Josh Giddey and Jock Landale.

But it was Giddey’s NBA teammate, Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, who won bragging rights in leading the Canadians to their second straight win of Paris 2024.

Australia next faces Greece – led by Giannis Antetokounmpo – in the so-called “pool of death” on Friday night (9.30pm AEST). The Greeks earlier lost to Spain. Australia defeated Spain in its opening match.