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    Today's Turin OQT Games: Wednesday 6 July

    TURIN (2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments) - Here are the two games to look forward to on the third day of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Turin, Italy (click here to watch the games).

    TURIN (2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments) - Here are the two games to look forward to on the third day of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Turin, Italy (click here to watch the games).

    Mexico v Greece


    Fresh off a thrilling 75-70 triumph over IranMexico will now battle European powers Greece for first place in Group A. A spot in the Semi-Finals is already secure for both sides while Iran are eliminated. A solid effort from point guard Jorge Gutierrez and outstanding fourth quarter from Pako Cruz, when he poured in 12 of his team-high 18 points, lifted the Mexicans to victory on Tuesday. Mexico will need everyone to be sharp against a Greece team that got strong performances from a host of players in their 78-53 rout of the Iranians on Monday. Look for the Greeks, whose defensive pressure forced the Asian team to commit many of its 27 turnovers, to try and harass Mexico into making mistakes.

    Croatia v Tunisia


    Croatia and Tunisia will attempt to lift themselves for a do-or-die battle that will see one team claim second place in Group B and the other exit the tournament. The African side fought bravely against Italy on Monday in the first half but was outscored 22-2 in the third quarter and ended up crashing to a 68-41 defeat, while Croatia traded blows with the Azzurri in the best game of the tournament on Tuesday before falling, 67-60. The Tunisians will be hoping that Makram Ben Romdhane can play after missing the clash with Italy due to a sprained ankle. Bojan Bogdanovic had 26 points to lead Croatia in their game against the Italians, who have already wrapped up first place.

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