Boomers denied bronze medal in heartbreaking loss to Spain

The Boomers have been denied a historic first Olympic medal in heartbreaking fashion.

A controversial late foul call against Australia in the dying seconds saw Spain emerge winners 89 to 88 in the bronze medal match.

It’s the fourth time they’ve fallen short of the podium.

Australia’s players and coaches were left shattered and in tears after the result.

As expected, Team USA had little trouble accounting for Serbia in the gold medal game, running out 30-point winners.