France Defeats Canada 82-73 in Paris 2024 Olympic Quarterfinals, Advances to Semis

Aug 6, 2024, 06:09 PM

France defeated Canada 82-73 in the men's basketball quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics, advancing to the semifinals where they will face Germany. Key performances for France included Guerschon Yabusele with 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 6/9 FG, Isaia Cordinier with 20 points, 6/10 FG, and 4 three-pointers, and Evan Fournier with 15 points and 50% FG. Despite a strong showing from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 27 points, Canada struggled with shooting, particularly from Jamal Murray and Dillon Brooks, who went 0/3 3PT. This loss ends Canada's medal hopes in the tournament.