For its second match at the 2024 Olympics, the French men’s basketball team will face Japan this Tuesday, July 30. In case of victory, the Blues can open the doors to the quarter-finals.
This Tuesday at 5:15 p.m., the Blues are back for their second match at the Olympics. Wembanyama’s team is facing Japan and could do well if they win.
Quarter-finals and first place in sight
After a great opening victory against Brazil (78-66) on Saturday, the French men’s basketball team is back! Les Bleus will face Japan for their second match at the Olympics. Against the Brazilians, the French lost too many balls (19 in total), an aspect of the game on which Vincent Collet focused the video preparation. Against the Japanese, the French coach will be able to count on his key players such as Rudy GobertEvan Fournier, Nando de Colo but especially Nicolas Batum and Victor Wembanyama, authors of 38 points between them, during the opening match. In the event of victory against the Japanese, the Blues could make a nice accounting operation by taking an option on the first place of the group, synonymous with qualification for the quarter-finals of the JO 2024.
Physically limited Japanese people
Having been largely defeated by Germany in their first match (97-77), Japan must react against the French team. To do this, Rui Hachimura and Yuta Watanabe intend to create a feat with their nation. Indeed, the two NBA players in the Japanese squad were the best scorers against the Germans with 20 and 16 points respectively. Although they resisted for a long time, the Japanese experienced physical difficulties, leading them to an inevitable defeat. With 34 attempts against Germany, long-distance shooting is one of the key characteristics of the game advocated by the Asians: “We’re going to play against a team that plays up tempo with will-o’-the-wisp playmakers who are sometimes difficult to control. Overall, we’ll have to leave them little space and our interiors will have to defend out wide.”said Vincent Collet.
What time does France – Japan start?
The kick-off of the second match of the French basketball players at the 2024 Olympics against Japan is scheduled Tuesday July 30 at 5:15 p.m. at the Pierre-Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve d’Ascq.
On which channel can I watch France – Japan?
Holder of the TV rights for the 2024 Olympic Games, France 3 And Eurosport 6 will broadcast the poster between the Blues and the Japanese.
How to follow France – Japan streaming?
If you want to watch the second match of the French men’s basketball team at the 2024 Olympics on your computer, smartphone or tablet, you will need to create an account on France.tv or subscribe to a subscription on MyCanal.
What are the France-Japan numbers?
France : F.Ntilikina, N.Batum, A.Albicy, G.Yabusele, I.Cordinier, E.Fournier, N.de Colo, M.Lesort, R.Gobert, V.Wembanyama, M.Strazel, B.Coulibaly.
Japan: Y.Togashi, A.Jacobs, Y.Kawamura, M.Hiejima, K.Toews, R.Hachimura, Y.Watanabe, Y.Baba, J.Hawkinson, K.Tominaga, H.Watanabe, H.Yoshii.
What are the predictions for France – Japan?
- Betclic: France: 1.03 / Japan: 10.75
- Bwin: France: 1.01 / Japan: 5.50
- NetBet: France: 1.01 / Japan: 12.50
- Unibet: France: 1.03 / Japan: 11.00