Paris 2024 | Roar France: also beats Germany, is in the final and awaits its opponent
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France also wins against Germany and secures a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics: it will challenge Serbia or the United States.
France wins a semifinal thriller against Germany to advance to the final of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The final score was 73-69 in favor of Coach Collet’s team, which risked a German comeback after being up by double digits in the final period. As against Canada, the French showed great energy and defensive effort, even with the decision to bench Rudy Gobert (5.09 minutes on the court).
France got 17 points and 7 rebounds from Guerschon Yabusele, 14 points and 7 rebounds from Isaia Cordinier and 11 points and 7 rebounds from Victor Wembanyama.
Not only did Germany need 18 points from Dennis Schroder, but he also missed a tough free throw in the final seconds. 10 points and 8 rebounds from Franz Wagner, a player who did not contribute to his team’s offense.