Paris Olympics 2024: Wembanyama Leads France to Victory – Antetokounmpo’s Greece Falls to Canada
Paris Olympics 2024 Showdown: After making a number of early blunders at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium, NBA Rookie of the Year Wembanyama led France back from a first-quarter deficit to end with nine rebounds, four steals, and two assists for a total of 19 points.
The men’s Olympic basketball tournament began on Saturday with a loss for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece against Canada (86-79), while the hosts defeated Brazil 78-66 thanks to a masterful performance by Frenchman Victor Wembanyama.
In front of a rapturous home audience, France completed a fantastic night by thumping the South Americans in the Group B match, riding high on their renewed momentum.
Wembanyama declared, “I’m proud to have had the chance to show what we can do in front of so many people.” “Just a desire to keep working and get better with every game, and no sense of self-importance.”
Despite scoring 34 points, NBA forward Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks was unable to lead his team over a determined Canada in Group A.
The Canadian hero of the evening was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 21 points in a strong opening to the team’s successful 24th-year reunion at the Games.
We don’t take winning lightly, especially in this setting since it feels wonderful. He remarked, “I’m constantly trying to be ready for the moment, and I have a great group around me.
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Germany easily defeated Japan 97–77 in the previous Group B game, primarily because of their strong offensive line and the 37 points that the Wagner brothers, Franz and Moritz, scored between them.
Even with a spectacular dunk, ten rebounds, and twenty points overall, Rui Hachimura’s more fluid style was insufficient to upset the world champs.
In the previous Group A match, Australia defeated Spain 92-80. It was an intense game in which Australian Josh Green and Spaniard Usman Garuba got into a fight that ended in both players receiving a booking.
The crowd jeered the NBA player for the Golden State Warriors after he also fouled Josh Giddey of Australia.
winners of three silver medals As captain Rudy Fernandez makes a record sixth Games appearance—the most by a male basketball player—Spain will be looking to improve on their sixth-place result from the Tokyo Games.
