France defeats Canada to set up Olympic basketball semi-final rematch with Germany
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France secured a spot in the men's Olympic basketball semi-finals with an 82-73 victory over previously unbeaten Canada on Tuesday. Guerschon Yabusele and Isaia Cordinier led the charge, helping France build an early lead that they maintained, setting up a rematch against Germany.
France lined up a rematch with Germany in the men's Olympic basketball semi-finals after an 82-73 win on Tuesday over previously unbeaten Canada.
Guerschon Yabusele and Isaia Cordinier picked up the slack for a subdued Victor Wembanyama, helping establish an early advantage that France never relinquished.
Yabusele led the way for the hosts with 22 points and Cordinier added 20. Evan Fournier scored 15 and Mathias Lessort notched 13 as Wembanyama was limited to seven, while still hauling down 12 rebounds.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a game-high 27 points for Canada, with RJ Barrett contributing 16.