Establishing a 17-point lead in the opening quarter, the Rollers were never challenged by the Algerians, cruising to the 92-44 victory.
The Australians turned in their most dominant performance of the year, with all 12 players making great contributions in the team effort.
Australia’s Justin Eveson was the standout performer, converting 10-of-12 from the field to finish with a game high 26 points. He also tallied a game high seven rebounds to go with four assists.
Shaun Norris had another double-double with 12 points and 10 assists, as well as a game high three steals.
The Australians had a tremendous shooting game, going for 60 percent from the field throughout the game led by Tristan Knowles who was 100 percent from the field including 3-of-3 baskets from beyond the arc, finishing with 19 points.
The Rollers set up the win in the opening quarter, leading 27-10 at the first break, and they were never headed, stretching the lead in each term.
The Australians will aim to make it 4-0 at the championship when they come up against Mexico at 7.00pm AEST tonight (Sunday July 11). You can follow the game with a live video feed and LIVESTATS on the Tournament Website.
Quarter by quarter:
1: AUS 27 ALG 10
H: AUS 50 ALG 20 (23-10)
3: AUS 76 ALG 45 (26-15)
F: AUS 92 ALG 44 (16-9)
AUSTRALIA 92 (J Eveson 26, T Knowles 19, S Norris 12) def
ALGERIA 44 (N Guidone 13, O Zidi 9, B Ayache 8)
At National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, England
Rollers 2010 IWBF World Championships Schedule
Sunday July 11: 10:00 Australia v Mexico (7.00pm AEST)
Monday July 12: 19:00 Australia v Canada (4.00am Tuesday 13 July AEST)
Wednesday July 14: Quarter Finals
Thursday July 15: Semi Finals
Friday July 16: Classification Matches
Saturday July 17: Medal Matches
