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The Czech Republic stunned Turkey 91-76 to secure a last-16 berth in the 32-nation tournament in China and Greece joined them after overcoming a strong challenge from New Zealand in a 103-97 victory over the Tall Blacks.

Most Americans—if they’ve heard of the haka—will know it best from a less traditional venue: the 2014 Basketball World Cup, when the Tall Blacks’ performance seemed to befuddle American NBA stars like James Harden and became a viral hit.

Regardless, the Tall Blacks had made enough of a splash that a group of businessmen was able to launch the Breakers in 2003, after persuading the doyens of the Australian league to expand to New Zealand.

The Tall Blacks did not boast the most talented roster in the tournament, but they were cohesive.

Regardless, they emerged at the top of Group D and then eliminated the New Zealand Tall Blacks 76-71.