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Boomers make history, defeating the US for the first time ever

 

Boomers make history, defeating the US for the first time ever

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Andrew Bogut and Patrick Mills of the Boomers high five during the International Basketball Friendly match between the Australian Boomers and Team USA - Getty Images

BASKETBALL: In front of over 52,000 screaming fans at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, the Boomers created history, defeating the USA for the first time in their 55-year history.

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