In Villeneuve-d’Ascq, on Saturday July 27, the French team, through attrition and thanks to their Wemby phenomenon, took the measure of Brazil (78-66), for their entry into the 2024 Olympics.
France
78:66
Brazil
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19:10 – France wins against Brazil (78-66)
Lacking confidence after four losses in preparation, the Blues, after a first quarter that was upside down (15-23), managed to ward off the threat of Brazil (78-66) thanks in particular to a rediscovered defense. France, who struggled in attack with nearly twenty lost balls, ended up relying on their key men like the Wembanyama – Batum duo (19 points each). It’s an encouraging start in these JO 2024 !
19:08 – Batum catches fire at three points (78-64)
The leader of Team France is in boss size! He found his garden just behind the three-point line! Twenty seconds left!
19:05 – Batum plants the nail of the victory (73-63)
At 3 points, just in front of the zone, the rear frees his supporters! France trembled, but it will start this 2024 Olympic campaign with a success!
19:02 – France is eating the clock (70-62)
Gobert scored a free throw, then Wembanyama grabbed an offensive rebound! The Blues are going to the end of the possessions. There are less than two minutes left in this France – Brazil!
19:00 – France multiplies errors in attack
We’re already at 19 turnovers in this France – Brazil! That’s way too many!
18:58 – Brazil calms the room (69-62)
France loses two balls in attack, and Brazil takes advantage with some inside play. Collet calls a time-out. Three minutes left!
18:57 – It’s party time in the stands!
Four minutes left! France has an eleven-point lead! The 2024 Olympics are off to a good start!
18:56 – The Batum symbol (69-58)
After a good defensive management, the leader of France scores from close range in transition! Brazil takes a time-out!
18:55 – NTILIKINA!!!!!!!!! (67-58)
At three points, the French leader comes to sink Brazil! It’s perfect!
18:55 – Cormenier gives France some breathing room (64-58)
At the top of the racket, the Frenchman didn’t tremble! Well played!
18:54 – The lead is melting (62-58)
Benite sinks both his free throws! It’s going to be tough until the end!
18:51 – Ntilikina makes a nasty mistake
In the middle of shooting, Benite was hit by the French playmaker. The referees will watch the video to see if the Brazilian has his foot on the line. It could be three free throws!