Giannis Antetokounmpo was in sensational form as Greece booked its place in the FIBA World Cup second round, while the United States completed a clean sweep in Group E.
Greece won a qualification shootout 103-97 against New Zealand to follow Brazil out of Group F, the South American side making it three straight victories by overcoming Montenegro 84-73.
After needing overtime to see off Turkey last time out, Team USA was back in form as they hammered Japan 98-45.
Australia and France booked top spots in their respective groups with wins over Lithuania and Dominican Republic, while Germany and Canada got off the mark.
Here's a recap from Thursday's games.
USA is back on track
Team USA had five players in double figures for scoring as they comfortably saw off Japan in Shanghai.
Jaylen Brown had a game-high 20 points and Kemba Walker added 15 and eight assists in a routine victory for Gregg Popovich's side.
Last second business decision @FCHWPO with authority pic.twitter.com/dZOIRHpuB2
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) September 5, 2019
They will face tricky encounters against Greece and Brazil in the second round.
Turkey was unable to follow the USA out of Group E, as Czech Republic advanced at their expense courtesy of a 91-76 victory in their meeting.
Giannis Antetokounmpo gets Greece going
Having struggled to make his mark in Greece's opening two matches, Antetokounmpo ensured their campaign in China was not derailed in their first-round finale.
The Milwaukee Bucks forward posted a brilliant 24 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals to ensure Corey Webster's 31 points for New Zealand came in vain.
.@Giannis_An34 WANTS ALL THAT SMOKE . #GRENZL #HellasGotGame@HellenicBF
— Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWC) September 5, 2019
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Defeat for the Tall Blacks meant rivals Australia qualified for the 2020 Olympic Games as the best ranked team from Oceania.
Australia makes history
The Boomers made it three straight wins at the start of a World Cup campaign for the first time in their history with an 87-82 victory over Lithuania.
Aron Baynes contributed 21 points and 13 assists for his first double-double in the competition, while Patty Mills scored 23 off eight-of-16 shooting.
Congratulations Australia on qualifying for the #Tokyo2020 Olympic Games!
— Olympic Channel (@olympicchannel) September 5, 2019
By being the only team from the Oceania region to advance to the second round of the 2019 @FIBA World Cup, Australia earn Oceania's automatic Olympic spot.@BasketballAus @AUSOlympicTeam @Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/BMJycR92ix
The victory ensured Australia topped Group H ahead of Lithuania, with Nick Nurse's Canada taking third following an 82-60 defeat of Senegal.
Cory Joseph was key to Canada's success, combining 24 points with three assists and two steals.