Opals' Narrow Escape: What It Says About Team Chemistry and Resilience The Opals' hard fought victory over Italy at the FIBA Women's World Cup quarterfinals was a masterclass in team resilience, but it also exposed some worrying cracks in their lineup.
Down by 20 points at three quarter time, Australia's women's basketball team staged an incredible comeback to win 82 80, despite losing key players to injury.
The game highlighted the importance of team chemistry in high pressure situations.