Host nation France demonstrated its medal quest by defeating Canada 82-73 by 9 points on Tuesday, August 6, in the second knockout game of the Paris 2024 men’s Olympic basketball event.
France started the game strong, leading in the first and second quarters 23-10 and 22-19 respectively, finishing the first half with a double-digit margin of 45-29.
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However, they were dominated in the third and fourth quarters, finishing 16-21 and 21-23 respectively in favor of Canada. Despite this, France secured victory thanks to a strong first half performance.
Isaia Cordinier of France from Virtus Segafredo Bologna scored 20 points (2/5 2PT, 4/5 3PT), and Guerschon Yabusele of Real Madrid added 22 points (4/5 2PT, 2/4 3PT, 8/8 FT) . Athens center Panathinaikos ACTOR Mathias Lessor had 13 points (9/14 FT).
Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 27 points on 9-of-19 shooting, along with five rebounds and four assists. After three quarters, he was the men’s basketball player of the 2024 Paris Olympics: France beats Canada, double-digit scorer advancing to the semifinals on Canada’s roster. RJ Barrett added 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting.
It was France’s seventh victory against Canada in nine international meetings between the two national teams.
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