Impressive in all sectors, the Blues were able to tame a moribund Canadian opponent thanks to this has a newfound efficiency in attack. Evan Fournier was invaluable in the final moments of this memorable quarter.
France 82 : 73
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Perhaps it would have been necessary to wait for Vincent Collet's men to get closer to the epicentre of these Olympic Games for them to rediscover the magic of their basketball. The metamorphosis of the Blues against Canada in this quarter-final was grandiose and impressive, and no one will be able to contest a victory acquired with style and panache against the North Americans. The task that seemed very complex was brilliantly resolved by Fournier by providing the necessary ingredients at the start of the match. A solid defense, efficiency found on 3-point shots, a certain audacity on offensive choices perfectly illustrated by Lessort and Yabusele and above all an extraordinary composure in the fateful moments. Isaia Cordinier and Evan Fournier were the main architects of this magnificent feat. The first gave the Blues a quick advantage at the start of the game to lead the first half with less pressure (45-29 at half-time). The second was breathtaking in his skill in front of the circle in the last ten minutes with 3 long-range baskets that broke all the Olympic dreams of Canadians.
The future leader of the Detroit Pistons also stood out for his ability to slow down the game and vary his passes when the Blues were under pressure (Gilgeous-Alexander's teammates came back to within five points at the end of the game). This is what Vincent Collet expected from his leader since the start of the Olympics. We will sign up for daily quarrels between the coach and the fireworks expert of the Blues if France offers us performances as brilliant as the one they gave in the quarter-finals.
Of course, the secret objective of the Blues (that everyone knows) is to be there in the final against the Dream Team, but given the context and the poor quality of the French game for almost a month, we will already be happy that this rebuilt French team with an attractive face can offer us a medal of a color other than Gold. The next obstacle is Germany, but the difference between yesterday and today is that all of France believes in a new feat.
200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000The French team rediscovered its magic and aura today against a Canadian opponent who never found the mastery of the first matches. A precious Isaia Cordinier at the start of the match, an efficient Wembanyama on the rebounds and a sparkling Fournier in the moments of truth at the end of the match, these were the main keys to the phenomenal success of the Blues in this quarter-final.
It's over at Bercy Arena, France wins in style against Canada (82-73). The Blues, ahead throughout the match, were never really worried by Gilgeous Alexander's teammates. Better still, they were calm and very effective in the moments of truth, thanks in particular to a monstrous Evan Fournier on the shots. three points.
Like a symbioe, Evan Fournier scores the last two free throws of the game. 82-73
Another basket in the last minute gives the Blues a 9-point lead.
21 seconds left, 7-point lead for the Blues with one possession to follow
Evan Fournier scores a basket at 3 sparkling points in the last second of French possession. 10 points difference with one minute to go
The Blues regain a 7-point advantage thanks to two free throws from Fournier
The Blues regain a 7-point advantage thanks to two free throws from Fournier
Cordinier loses a precious ball in his camp, Dort takes advantage to reduce the score (71-66)
Evan Fournier is sparkling at the end of the game. He manages to restore a 9-point advantage with a breakthrough in front of the Canadian circle
Superb three-point shot by Evan Fournier, the Canadians respond quickly on a counterattack. 6-point gap in favor of the Blues
While the Blues continue to make unsuccessful three-point attempts, the Canadians come back to five points thanks to baskets by Brooks and J.R Barrett. France is still ahead
Frank Ntlikina makes his fifth foul of the game. We will not see the Frenchman again in this match.
Six minutes from the end of this quarter-final, Nando De Colo is one of the rare Frenchmen not to have made his appearance on the court
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