Victor Wembanyama continued his dominance for France in the team's clean victory over FIBA World Cup champion Germany ahead of the Olympics.
Victor Wembanyama and France continued their impressive build-up for Paris 2024 with a dominating win against reigning FIBA World Cup champions Germany, 90-66, in the France Preparation Games Saturday, July 6.
From the very beginning, Les Bleus asserted their might, outscoring Germany 23-11 in the first quarter and maintaining a strong lead throughout the game.
Tensions flared in the second quarter when Evan Fournier was disqualified following a scuffle with Dennis Schroder. Despite this incident, France remained firmly in control, leading by 20 points at halftime.
Come the second half, the French continued its dominance in large part due to the 7-foot-3 Wembanyama.
The San Antonio Spurs star delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 25 points on 10/16 shooting. He also had five rebounds, three assists, and one steal in just under 20 minutes.
Rudy Gobert likewise provided solid contributions of 13 points, seven rebounds, and one block for France, the reigning silver medalists for Olympic basketball.
On Germany's side, Schroder led the offense with 23 points and six assists. Oscar da Silva, on the other hand, was the only other German player in double digits, scoring 15 points and contributing five steals.
This victory marks France's second win in preparation for the Olympic Games Paris 2024. France overwhelmed Turkiye with a 96-46 win last July 3.
Head coach Vincent Collet and his squad rematch Germany on July 8, before facing Serbia on July 12 as part of their buildup.
Looking for its first-ever Olympic gold in men's basketball, France is in Group B of the Olympics, where it will face Germany, Japan, and either Brazil or Latvia.
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Story Summary:
- Victor Wembanyama led France to a dominant 90-66 victory over Germany in Paris 2024 preparations, showcasing his prowess with 25 points in 20 minutes of play.
- Despite a heated moment between Evan Fournier and Dennis Schroder, France maintained control throughout, building a 20-point halftime lead before cruising to the 24-point victory.
- This win marked France's second consecutive triumph ahead of the Olympics, highlighting strong form as the team eye their first-ever men's basketball gold medal.
[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital team. The summary was generated by AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]