Game On Olympic Warm Up Weekend Basketball - the 02 Centre played host to the Four Nations Basketball competition that annouced the 02 Centre as the Olympic Venue and home court for the Great Britain team. Great Britain, Turkey, Poland and Israel will play a series of games 14-16 August.
The last game of the competition, with the title already decided this game was an exercise in damage limitation, crucial points for table placement for Israel. But for Team GB this was the last opportunity to win a game at their new 'home court'. Two defeats could be three if this game was not taken.
Team GB started well playing well and taking an early lead. The first five minutes of the first quarter theirs. From then on Israel kept the pressure on and Team GB were not able to regain control. Despite not letting Israel's lead get away from them, Team GB failed to regain the lead. At half time the scores at 42-39 to Israel, showed it was close.
The third quarter proved decisive for Israel, stretching to a 10 point lead, put some distance between them and the home team. Although Team GB made several scoring runs and made some quick turnover fast breaks count. The last quarter ended as it began with Israel 10 points clear, leaving Team GB licking their wounds.
Israel : 79
Great Britain : 69
