The host nation, France, showcased their quest for a medal as they defeated Canada 82-73 with a 9-point margin on Tuesday, August 6, in the second knockout game of the Paris 2024 Men’s Olympic Basketball Event.
France began the game strongly, leading in the first and second quarters, 23-10 and 22-19, respectively, ending halftime with a double-digit margin of 45-29.
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However, they were overpowered in the third and fourth quarters, which ended 16-21 and 21-23, respectively, in favor of Canada. Despite this, France secured the victory through their strong performance in the first half.
France’s Isaia Cordinier of Virtus Segafredo Bologna scored 20 points (2/5 2PT, 4/5 3PT), and Real Madrid’s Guerschon Yabusele added 22 points (4/5 2PT, 2/4 3PT, 8/8 FT). Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens center Mathias Lessort collected 13 points (9/14 FT).
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 27 points on 9-for-19 shooting, along with five rebounds and four assists. After three quarters, he was the Paris 2024 Olympic Men’s Basketball: France Defeats Canada, Advances To Semis double-digit scorer on Canada’s roster. RJ Barrett added 16 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
This was France’s seventh victory over Canada in nine international meetings between the two national teams.
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