The French basketball players begin the second phase by challenging a German team that is weaker on paper but formidable on the court. Ayayi brilliantly makes two free throws. France now has a 12-point lead. Germany can't find solutions up front. Only 2 small points scored in the second quarter The Germans start to rush under pressure. Satou Sabaly loses an easy ball, the ball goes back to the French. Sarah Michel, slightly injured in the elbow today, opens her account with a two-point basket. Another superb three-point shot for Marinne Johannes. The Germans are spectators. 26-19 for the Blues 23-19 for France after the first quarter thanks to a nice basket made by Leila Lacan. Marine Johannes makes a nice 3-point shot. 21-19 for the Blues Three free throws made for Johannes. 14-13 for France Satou Sabaly continues to be efficient on free throws. 2 more points for Germany After a first missed attempt, Johannes succeeds with a nice three-pointer. Equalization 13-13 Two free throws made by Satou Sabaly. 13-10 for Germany Peterson is imperious on his shots. 8 points in five minutes. 11-8 for Germany Les Bleues take the lead thanks to a superb extension shot from Gaby Williams. 6-5 for France Ayayi's great attack in the truth zone, the Frenchwoman scores her first 2-point basket Gaby Williams scores her first basket on a counterattack. READ MORE
18:33 – 15' – Two more points thanks to Ayayi (33-21)
18:32 – 14' – Timeout called by Germany
18:30 – 13' – Satou Sabaly loses an easy ball (31-21)
18:26 – 12' – Sarah Michel widens the gap (29-19)
18:20 – 10' – 23- 19 for France
18:18 – 9' – Johannes still brilliant on long shots (21-19)
18:17 – 8' – Johannes impeccable on free throws (14-13)
18:15 – 8' – 100% success for Sabaly (13-15)
18:14 – 7' – Johannes tries a three-pointer (13-13)
18:11 – 6' – Sabaly makes two free throws (10-13)
18:10 – 5' – Peterson perfect in precision (8-11)
18:06 – 4' – France takes the lead (6-5)
18:05 – 3' – Ayayi breakthrough (4-5)
18:04 – 2' – Gaby Williams opens her account (2-3)
By Teilor Stone
Teilor Stone has been a reporter on the news desk since 2013. Before that she wrote about young adolescence and family dynamics for Styles and was the legal affairs correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining Thesaxon , Teilor Stone worked as a staff writer at the Village Voice and a freelancer for Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Mirabella. To get in touch, contact me through my teilor@nizhtimes.com 1-800-268-7116