France Defeats Japan 94-90 in OT at Paris Olympics, Wembanyama Scores 18, Hachimura 24

Jul 30, 2024, 04:58 PM

France narrowly defeated Japan 94-90 in an overtime thriller at the 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball tournament. Victor Wembanyama led France with 18 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. The game saw a dramatic turn when Matthew Strazel converted a four-point play with 10 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 84-84. Wembanyama scored 8 points in overtime. Japan's Rui Hachimura was ejected in the fourth quarter after scoring 24 points and grabbing 3 rebounds. Despite a strong performance from Japan, including 10 three-pointers, France managed to secure the win in overtime.