Fans were left in disbelief as France, led by Guerschon Yabusele, Evan Fournier and Victor Wembanyama, knocked out Canada from the 2024 Paris Olympics with an 82-73 victory in the quarterfinals.
One fan had to make fun of Canada and questioned what happened.
A second fan said that some critics thought Canada would beat Team USA.
A third fan suggested the Olympic version of Evan Fournier is different.
A fourth fan suggested that France took the advantage of being the home team.
A fifth fan called the game rigged seeing France's 42 free-throw attempts.
A sixth fan said that the foul-baiting by Shai wouldn't work on this stage.
Guerschon Yabusele was a standout performer, contributing 22 points, 5 rebounds, and shooting efficiently from the field (6-9) and the free-throw line (8-9). Isaïa Cordinier also delivered a stellar performance with 20 points, 3 rebounds, and an impressive 4-5 from three-point range.
Evan Fournier played a pivotal role in the fourth quarter, hitting crucial shots to secure the win. He finished with 15 points and 3 assists, shooting 50% from beyond the arc. Despite a quiet offensive game, Victor Wembanyama was dominant on the defensive end, tallying 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block.
Canada struggled from the outset, falling behind early and failing to recover despite a late push. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Canadian effort with 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, but his efforts were not enough. RJ Barrett was the only other Canadian in double digits, contributing 16 points and 3 rebounds.
Dillon Brooks had a particularly rough outing, managing only 2 points on 1-9 shooting. Jamal Murray , who had underperformed throughout the tournament , ended his campaign with 7 points and 5 rebounds on 3-13 shooting.
One of the significant factors in Canada's loss was the disparity in free-throw attempts. France capitalized on their opportunities, converting 33 of 42 attempts from the line, while Canada made 18 of their 25 free throws. Additionally, Canada’s poor three-point shooting (5-21) hampered their ability to close the gap.
Canada entered the tournament as one of the favorites, expected to challenge Team USA with their roster full of NBA talent. Their early exit in the quarterfinals is a major disappointment, raising questions about their performance and preparation. Fans had high hopes for a deep run, but the team fell short, unable to deliver on the big stage.
France’s victory is a testament to their resilience and strategic play. With this win, they move on to the semifinals, while Canada is left to reflect on a missed opportunity in what many anticipated would be a breakout tournament for the team.
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