The French basketball team faced Team USA in a nail-biting Olympic final, ultimately losing 87-98. Despite their efforts, the team struggled with shooting accuracy and felt a lack of support from the home crowd. Coach Vincent Collet and players like Evan Fournier and Nicolas Batum expressed mixed feelings about the atmosphere in the Arena Bercy, which was criticized for being less supportive than in previous matches. Victor Wembanyama emerged as a standout player, scoring 26 points, but it wasn't enough to secure victory against a formidable American squad led by Stephen Curry.
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France / USA
French Basketball Team Falls Short in Olympic Final: A Heartbreaking 87-98 Loss to Team USA
2024-08-11T09:25:06.889Z
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In an intense Olympic final, the French basketball team narrowly lost to Team USA, with standout performances from Victor Wembanyama and Stephen Curry. Explore the mixed reactions from players and coaches about the game and the atmosphere at Arena Bercy.
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