Australia are on track to enter the mens basketball quarterfinals as one of the top seeds after downing China 93-68 - without Andrew Bogut - at the Rio Olympics.Two days after almost beating the worlds best, the United States, the Boomers put away the competitions worst performers in their penultimate group game on Friday.The victory all but secures them second place in Group A, behind the U.S. with one clash remaining - against Venezuela on Sunday.Bogut, unsurprisingly, was rested with after three stellar performances against France, Serbia and the Americans following a lengthy spell with a knee injury.Other than general soreness, coach Andrej Lemanis said the Dallas centre was in good shape.To be able to get some rest and recharge the batteries for him is the most important thing, said fellow NBA star Patty Mills.Today was an important game but were going to need him more down the road.Boguts absence meant more time on court for Cameron Bairstow and Brock Motum, but Chinese forward Yi Jianlian was probably the biggest beneficiary.Even man mountain Aron Baynes at times had trouble containing the 213cm former NBA player, who scored a game-high 20 points - including some entertaining dunks.Australia had five players reach double figures, led by Bairstow on 17 points and nine rebounds, while Motum added 15 points.It was a good opportunity for those guys to get some confidence and get in the flow of the tournament, coach Andrej Lemanis said.Theres nothing like getting out there in the heat of the battle to continue to build and get your rhythm.Heading into the game, China had the worst record of the 12 teams at the Games in points, rebounds and assists per game and fouls.But they were only three points adrift at the first change and level a number of times during the second quarter.The Boomers went into half-time up 44-34 and, after a much better third term, extended their lead to 15 points.The gap blew out to the final 25-point margin in the final quarter.Im pleased with the attitude we took to the game today, added Lemanis.It was one of those ones that we couldve easily relaxed, but I thought mentally we were sharp and we got into it. 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He will be a free agent, and he doesnt factor into the teams long-term plans.When you hear [the news], its tough luck for the kid and you go from there, Bowles said. Fitz finished the game up, and well go on from there with Fitz.At this point, Fitzpatrick is their only viable option.Second-year quarterback Bryce Petty, who has no regular-season experience, returned to practice only two weeks ago from a preseason shoulder injury. He is not ready to start, according to Bowles, who feels the same way about rookie Christian Hackenberg.Petty likely will be the No. 2 quarterback, but Bowles was noncommittal, saying he would make a decision based on practice. Bowles said he wont dress three quarterbacks.Fitzpatrick replaced Smith and rallied the Jets to a 24-16 win over the Ravens, snapping a four-game losing streak, but his strong comments after the game overshadowed his performance.Still bothered by last weeks benching, Fitzpatrick said he believes the coach, general manager and owner stopped believing in him.Bowles, commenting for the first time on Fitzpatricks postgame venting, said he will discuss the matter with his quarterback. At the same time, the coach downplayed the headline-making remmarks.ddddddddddddIf pissed off is going to stop the turnovers, then Im more than happy to have him play pissed off the whole time, Bowles said.Its a show-me game, he continued. Its not about belief or non-belief. People get assigned to do jobs, and they do them. If I dont do my job or the GM doesnt do his job and the quarterback doesnt do his job and the team doesnt do their job, eventually theyll replace us all.I know Fitz. I know what he means. I have no problem with him venting his frustrations. He can use it as a positive. If thats going to cause us to win more games and be pissed off, so be it.Fitzpatrick was benched after a 1-5 start, during which he threw a league-high 11 interceptions. Smith, starting for the first time since Dec. 28, 2014, completed 4 of 8 passes for 95 yards and a touchdown before the injury.After the game, Smith didnt seem alarmed, saying he didnt think the injury was significant.The Jets plan was to give Smith a long leash, at least four starts, before re-evaluating the position and their season at the bye week.This was the second major injury in 14 months for Smith, whose 2015 season was ruined when he was punched in the face by a teammate during a locker room altercation in training camp. His jaw was broken, and he missed two months. 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