On the 13th day of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, France became the second team to reach the finals in men’s basketball.
On the 13th day of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, France became the second team to reach the finals in men’s basketball.
France faced Slovenia in the semi-final match played at the Saitama Super Arena.
Slovenia was ahead 44-42 in the first half of the match, which was the scene of great contention. Finishing the 3rd period ahead 71-65, France won the game 90-89.
In France, Fenerbahce Beko player Nando De Colo played a major role in the victory with 25 points as well as 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
In Slovenia, the performance of Luka Doncic, who produced 16 points, 10 rebounds and 18 assists, was not enough to win.
Lastly, France, who played the final in Sydney 2000, succeeded in making it to the final after 21 years.
France will face the USA, which they defeated 83-76 in the group stage in Tokyo 2020, in the final match. The final match between the two teams will be played on Saturday, August 7th.
Slovenia will compete against Australia for the bronze medal on the same day.
