In a thrilling semifinals showdown, France secured their spot in the Olympic Finals after a hard-fought victory against Germany, setting up a highly-anticipated clash with Team USA this Saturday.
The game was a spectacle, with Guerschon Yabusele leading the charge for France by scoring an impressive 17 points. Isaia Cordinier and Victor Wembanyama also made significant contributions, adding 16 points and 11 points respectively, to help France secure their second consecutive Olympic final appearance. The French team, who had clinched the silver medal in Tokyo three years ago, showed their mettle and determination on the court.
The atmosphere in the arena was electric as the French players celebrated their well-deserved win. After exchanging postgame handshakes with the German team, the entire French squad ran to the baseline to acknowledge the roaring crowd, who erupted in cheers to show their support for the team.
As fans eagerly await the Finals match-up, the Paris Games host nation will face off against the winner of the Serbia vs. USA game on Saturday. This upcoming game promises to be a spectacle, with high stakes on the line and the Olympic gold medal within reach for both teams.
Dennis Schroder led the charge for Germany with 18 points, while Franz Wagner added 10 points and eight rebounds. Despite their best efforts, the Germans fell short in their quest for victory, ending an impressive streak of 12 consecutive wins in major international competitions dating back to last year’s World Cup.
In a star-studded crowd, French and German basketball legends Tony Parker and Dirk Nowitzki watched from the sidelines, witnessing France’s strong performance on the court. The French team dominated the second and third quarters, outscoring Germany 38-25 to take a six-point lead into the fourth quarter.
However, Germany mounted a late comeback, closing the gap to just two points with under a minute left in the game. A clutch free throw by Frank Ntilikina and a deep 3-pointer by Wagner kept Germany within striking distance, but France managed to hold on for the hard-fought victory.
With their eyes set on Olympic gold, France now gears up for a showdown with Team USA in what promises to be an epic battle between two basketball powerhouses. Fans can expect an intense and thrilling Finals match-up as these two teams vie for supremacy on the global stage.
