Paris 2024 | Victor Wembanyama leads France to win over Brazil
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Wembanyama ends his Olympic debut with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 blocks
Third basketball game today at Paris 2024, between host France and Brazil.
Brazil starts with more energy, but the hosts limit the gap thanks to an excellent Victor Wembanyama.
France goes ahead at the end of the second quarter and never looks back, despite many turnovers and a few too many mistakes on long-range shots.
Batum scores the baskets that close the game for good, 78-66 final result.
For France Wembanyama scores 14 of his 19 total points in the first 20 minutes, plus 9 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 blocks.
Batum records 19 points with 5 rebounds, Ntilikina closes with 9 points, 3 assists and 2 steals.
Meindl was Brazil’s top scorer with 14 points, while 41-year-old Huertas paced the team with 11 points and 5 assists.