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Euphoria: France to face US in Olympic basketball finals after a night of comebacks

France surged through to the men’s basketball finals Thursday night after a hard-fought victory over Germany that had Paris’s Bercy Arena incandescent with joy. Les Bleus will be fighting the US team for gold on Saturday after the Americans clawed back a desperate victory of their own from the dominating…

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‘Godlike’ Curry saves USA from seismic Olympic basketball shock at hands of Serbia

The US men’s basketball team nearly suffered a huge shock on Thursday night as they narrowly escaped defeat at the hands of Serbia in the semi-final of the Paris Olympics

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Victor Wembanyama had the most chilling quote about spilling blood for France at the Olympics

Wemby said his bloody neck reminded him of the French national anthem.

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Victor Wembanyama Was Overcome With Emotion After Leading France to Gold Medal Game

The young Frenchman had 11 points and seven rebounds in a four-point win over Germany.

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France fight off comeback from Germany to reach Olympic men's basketball final

A turbo-charged French men's basketball team, boosted by a home crowd, fought back a late comeback from Germany on Thursday to send the host through to the Paris Olympics gold medal game.

France 24

France Takes Lead With Stellar Three-Point Shooting

France leads against Germany in the semifinal with impressive three-point shooting. Victor Wembanyama's crucial shot and defensive play contribute to the l...

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Gregg Popovich Looked Thrilled Watching Victor Wembanyama at the Olympics

Popovich was in the stands for the France-Germany game at the Olympics.

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Victor Wembanyama Hit in the Face With a Pass During Olympic Semifinal

Wemby got hit in the face with a basketball at the Olympics.

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France advances to basketball semifinal after knocking out Canada

The French men’s basketball team moved into the Olympic semi-finals after an 82-73 win over Canada, lining up a last-four clash with World Cup champions Germany on Thursday. The United States overwhelmed Brazil 122-87, and will take on Serbia.

Radio France Internationale

How the Olympic men’s quarter-finals became the best day in basketball

There’s not a better date on the basketball calendar than the Olympic men’s quarter-finals, an all-day quadruple-header of win-or-go-home ties crackling with national pride

The Guardian - US

Evan Fournier Hit a Ridiculously Long Three to Clinch France’s Win Over Canada

Evan Fournier made a huge shot against Canada.

Sports Illustrated

Victor Wembanyama Blocking Dillon Brooks’s Shot Led to Best Photo From Olympic Hoops

Brooks learned just how difficult it is to beat Wembanyama.

Sports Illustrated

French Coach Takes Rudy Gobert Out of Starting Lineup vs. Canada

The host country has a lot of pressure on them in the win-or-go-home game.

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Marchand mania sweeps France as Le Roi Léon rules first week of Olympics

Léon Marchand, the shy 22-year-old from Toulouse who loves video games and hopes to be a pilot, is adored for his swimming technique as well as his personal story

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Spurs Legend Tony Parker's LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama Comparison is Spot On

The way that the Spurs star has carried the burden of expectations thus far has been comparable to one of the greats in the game.

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D’Angelo Russell: Victor Wembanyama should’ve won several NBA awards

Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell couldn't help but express how impressed he is with Spurs center Victor Wembanyama during a recent podcast.

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Watch: Rui Hachimura plays well but gets ejected in Japan’s loss to France

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura was red-hot and helped Japan compete hard with France, only to get ejected on a very questionable call.

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Victor Wembanyama Gave Perfect Answer to Question About Swearing in English

The French phenom posted a big statline against Japan on Tuesday.

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Victor Wembanyama stood two feet (!) taller than an opponent on Japan during an Olympics victory

The tallest Olympic basketball player played against the smallest.

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Victor Wembanyama Shines In France's Victory Over Brazil At Olympics

Victor Wembanyama, a rising basketball star from France, impresses at the 2024 Olympics with his talent and performance.

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Fans in Paris Go Wild for Victor Wembanyama's Electric Pregame Show Ahead of Olympic Debut

The NBA Rookie of the Year put on a highlight reel-worthy show before facing Brazil.

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3 men’s Olympic basketball teams (Nikola Jokic’s Serbia!) who can beat USA for the gold medal

LeBron James' Team USA is the favorite. But these strong countries can challenge the Americans.

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