Melbourne sparks Opals in win over Japan

By Adrian Warren
Updated May 27 2022 - 11:11pm, first published 11:09pm
Jade Melbourne drives to the basket during the Opals' tough win over Japan.
Jade Melbourne drives to the basket during the Opals' tough win over Japan.

Young guard Jade Melbourne sparked a final quarter Opals surge as Australia came from behind to beat Japan 72-66 in the first match of their three-game women's basketball series.

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