Wembanyama takes over late as France beats Sweden 84-69

30/08/202620:04

The Spurs star finished with 18 points, eight rebounds and three blocks as France closed the game on a 20-4 run

France defeated Sweden 84-69 to strengthen its lead in Group L of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifiers. As reported by BasketNews, Victor Wembanyama powered Les Bleus’ decisive late surge.

Sweden led 65-64 with five minutes remaining before France ended the game on a 20-4 run. Wembanyama recorded 18 points, eight rebounds, three blocks, two assists and one steal while shooting 6-of-7 from the field in 30 minutes.

Maxime Raynaud and Matthew Strazel added 13 points apiece, while Jaylen Hoard scored 10. Pelle Larsson led Sweden with 23 points and Ludde Hakanson contributed 16. France has now collected its seventh victory of the qualifying campaign.

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