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Olympic Games
Japan
(0-3) 		90
1 2 3 4 5
Japan 25 19 20 20 6
France 32 17 20 15 10
94 France
(2-1)

2024-07-30 15:15 / / Spectators: 26900
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Japan Japan
Yuki Kawamura
Yuki Kawamura 		Points 29
Accuracy 9-26
35  %
Rebounds 7
Assists 6
Steals 1
Efficiency 24
France France
18 Points Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama
6-13
46  % 		Accuracy
11 Rebounds
6 Assists
2 Steals
30 Efficiency
Japan
France
41%
31/75
Field goals
43%
34/80
41
Rebounds
49
14
Assists
27
4
Steals
7
96
Efficiency
119
86%
12/14
Free throws
65%
11/17
News
Japan shocks France, sends a message to the world

2024-07-31

Despite missing out on the biggest victory in their Olympic and World Cup history, Japan's performance against France sent a clear message to the world: Japan's basketball growth must be respected. The entire world was watching. NBA future Victor Wembanyama made his second Olympic appearance with the French national team, supported by 27,000 fans in the electric Pierre Mauroy Stadium.
Matthew Strazel comments on his clutch shot, describes his feelings

2024-07-30

France was just seconds away from a major upset at the Paris 2024 Olympics, but then Matthew Strazel said his word. The AS Monaco guard nailed a crucial 3+1 play on France's final possession of the fourth quarter, tying the game against Japan at 84. The match went into overtime, where France secured a 94-90 victory over the Asian powerhouse.
Evan Fournier wants France to have an 'underdogs' mentality

2024-07-30

France narrowly escaped what would have been an extremely surprising loss against Japan thanks to an amazing four-point play from Matthew Strazel, which sent the game to overtime. 
France coach praises Wemby's maturity, admits creativity problems

2024-07-30

The France national team miraculously escaped one of the biggest upsets in Olympic Games history, but head Vincent Collet admitted that everything is far from perfect. Nevertheless, Collet also praised Victor Wembanyama, who finished the game with a double-double of 18 points (3/8 2PT, 3/5 3PT, 3/3 FT) and 11 rebounds in 31 minutes of play in a 94-90 overtime win against Japan.
Wembanyama reacts to Strazel's 3+1 play: 'It's probably the best shot of his life'

2024-07-30

France was on the brink of a major upset at the Paris 2024 Olympics, but then Matthew Strazel happened. The AS Monaco guard nailed a crucial 3+1 play on France's final possession of the fourth quarter, tying the game against Japan at 84.
Kawamura, Japan react to controversial foul call against France

2024-07-30

The Japan national team was just 10 seconds away from their biggest victory in Olympic Games or FIBA World Cup history. However, Matthew Strazel had other plans. The French guard pulled up for an off-balance three-pointer, drew a foul from Yuki Kawamura, and completed a 3+1 play. This erased Japan's confident four-point lead in mere seconds, forcing the game to overtime.
Yuta Watanabe reveals recent return from injury, praises Japan's resilience

2024-07-30

Japan went really close to a historical win against host team France in tonight's game, but unfortunately, the Asian team fell short in overtime.  Despite the loss, Japan can be proud of an outstanding performance that brought France, one of the favorites for a medal, to the brink of desperation. 
Wembanyama guides France to a miraculous overtime win vs. Japan

2024-07-30

France made a miraculous escape in their second Paris 2024 Olympic game vs. Japan. With just 16 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and trailing by four points, France's young guard Matthew Strazel stepped up and scored a 3+1 play, tying the game at 84.
Rui Hachimura ejected vs. France

2024-07-30

Los Angeles Lakers star Rui Hachimura was ejected from Japan's second game in the Paris 2024 Olympics. With 8:31 left in the fourth quarter and France leading 72-70, Hachimura received his second unsportsmanlike foul for pulling down Rudy Gobert's arm during a layup attempt. After a review, the referees ruled the foul as unsportsmanlike.
France vs. Japan live: Victor Wembanyama faces Rui Hachimura

2024-07-30

The Olympic Basketball Tournament in Lille continues with a Group B game between the Paris Olympics hosts, France, and Japan. France, led by NBA Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama, secured a spot in the quarterfinals with an overtime win, setting up a potential group final for first place against Germany in Round 3. France won their first game against Brazil, 78-66.
Games
Games
Best players
Yuki Kawamura
Yuki Kawamura
29 PTS
9/26 FG
5/5 FT
Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama
18 PTS
6/13 FG
3/3 FT
Japan
Few players
8 REB
Rudy Gobert
Rudy Gobert
15 REB
9 DREB
6 OREB
Yuki Kawamura
Yuki Kawamura
6 As
2 TO
33 MIN
France
Few players
6 As
Yuki Kawamura
Yuki Kawamura
24 EFF
27% 2P%
40% 3P%
Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama
30 EFF
38% 2P%
60% 3P%
Japan
NO MIN FGM-A 2PM-A 3PM-A FTM-A REB D-O REB AS ST TO BS PF PTS +/- EFF
5 Yuki Kawamura 33:16 9-26
35% 		3-11
27% 		6-15
40% 		5-5
100% 		6-1 7 6 1 2 0 3 29 -1 24
6 Makoto Hiejima 17:02 2-7
29% 		1-4
25% 		1-3
33% 		2-2
100% 		1-1 2 4 0 0 0 0 7 -7 8
8 Rui Hachimura 28:02 10-16
63% 		7-11
64% 		3-5
60% 		1-2
50% 		3-0 3 0 0 0 0 2 24 -4 20
12 Yuta Watanabe 40:44 1-4
25% 		0-1
0% 		1-3
33% 		2-2
100% 		8-0 8 1 2 4 0 0 5 -6 9
24 Josh Hawkinson 37:57 5-10
50% 		1-4
25% 		4-6
67% 		2-3
67% 		7-1 8 1 0 2 1 4 16 -5 18
2 Yuki Togashi 11:44 1-6
17% 		0-3
0% 		1-3
33% 		0-0
0% 		0-1 1 1 0 2 0 1 3 -3 -2
4 Akira Jacobs 5:19 0-1
0% 		0-0
-% 		0-1
0% 		0-0
0% 		3-0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2
18 Yudai Baba 3:22 0-0
-% 		0-0
-% 		0-0
-% 		0-0
0% 		0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 -2 1
30 Keisei Tominaga 0:06 0-0
-% 		0-0
-% 		0-0
-% 		0-0
0% 		0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
34 Hugh Watanabe 18:36 2-3
67% 		2-2
100% 		0-1
0% 		0-0
0% 		3-3 6 1 0 0 2 2 4 -2 12
91 Hirotaka Yoshii 28:52 1-2
50% 		1-2
50% 		0-0
-% 		0-0
0% 		0-1 1 0 0 0 0 5 2 7 2
225 31-75
41% 		15-38
39% 		16-37
43% 		12-14
86% 		32-9 41 14 4 10 3 17 90 96

Head Coach:

Tom Hovasse

France
NO MIN FGM-A 2PM-A 3PM-A FTM-A REB D-O REB AS ST TO BS PF PTS +/- EFF
5 Nicolas Batum 31:08 2-7
29% 		1-2
50% 		1-5
20% 		0-0
0% 		1-1 2 1 0 0 2 0 5 -2 5
6 Andrew Albicy 9:26 0-0
-% 		0-0
-% 		0-0
-% 		0-0
0% 		0-0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 -5 3
10 Evan Fournier 30:15 5-18
28% 		3-9
33% 		2-9
22% 		2-2
100% 		3-0 3 6 1 0 0 0 14 0 11
27 Rudy Gobert 27:15 3-6
50% 		3-6
50% 		0-0
-% 		1-5
20% 		9-6 15 3 1 3 2 3 7 12 18
32 Victor Wembanyama 31:00 6-13
46% 		3-8
38% 		3-5
60% 		3-3
100% 		10-1 11 6 2 2 2 1 18 -2 30
1 Frank Ntilikina 12:57 1-6
17% 		0-4
0% 		1-2
50% 		0-0
0% 		2-1 3 1 0 0 0 2 3 -1 2
7 Guerschon Yabusele 17:52 5-10
50% 		2-4
50% 		3-6
50% 		0-0
0% 		1-1 2 1 0 1 0 1 13 3 10
8 Isaia Cordinier 7:30 2-3
67% 		1-1
100% 		1-2
50% 		0-0
0% 		1-1 2 0 0 1 0 2 5 2 5
12 Nando de Colo 14:51 1-2
50% 		1-1
100% 		0-1
0% 		2-2
100% 		2-1 3 2 1 1 0 2 4 7 8
26 Mathias Lessort 7:39 3-5
60% 		3-5
60% 		0-0
-% 		0-0
0% 		1-1 2 0 1 1 0 1 6 2 6
85 Matthew Strazel 22:37 5-9
56% 		1-2
50% 		4-7
57% 		3-3
100% 		1-0 1 3 0 1 0 3 17 10 16
99 Bilal Coulibaly 12:30 1-1
100% 		1-1
100% 		0-0
-% 		0-2
0% 		1-2 3 2 0 0 0 0 2 -6 5
225 34-80
43% 		19-43
44% 		15-37
41% 		11-17
65% 		34-15 49 27 7 12 6 16 94 119

Head Coach:

Vincent Collet

Teams
FGM-A 2PM-A 3PM-A FTM-A REB D-O REB AS ST TO BS PF PTS EFF
Japan 31-75
41% 		15-38
39% 		16-37
43% 		12-14
86% 		32-9 41 14 4 10 3 17 90 96
France 34-80
43% 		19-43
44% 		15-37
41% 		11-17
65% 		34-15 49 27 7 12 6 16 94 119
Best players
Player of the Game
Victor Wembanyama
EFF
30
Victor Wembanyama
Points 18
Accuracy 6-13
Rebounds 11
Assists 6