One of the favorites for the world podium, Australia wins on its debut (4th in 2019 and bronze in Tokyo 2021): in Okinawa, the Boomers defeated Finland with a 98-72 victory in a dominated and controlled game, especially in the second halftime. closed 53-32. 25 with 8 assists for Patty Mills, 14+9+8 for Giddey, 13 for Ingles; Finland has 19 points and 8 rebounds from Markkanen.