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Olympic men's basketball team
In the Quarterfinals, France successfully advanced to the quarterfinals with an 82-73 victory over Canada. France made tactical adjustments in this game, taking the initiative to change their lineup, removing Gobert and Fournier from the starting lineup.
The French team started the game in great shape, especially the first-team starter Cordinier, who scored 10 points in the first quarter. On the other hand, Canada's starters were in a slump, scoring only 5 points in the first 8 minutes. In the second quarter, Canada's status slightly warmed up, but the French team resolutely attacked the interior, often creating kills. Although Canada's Alexander's hand picked up, once the difference to single digits, but the French team relied on Yabusele and Leshoure's inside impact once again to pull away from the score.
In the second half, Alexander continued his hot streak and helped Canada cut the deficit to eight points. The French team stabilized their position with aggressive hustle. In the final quarter, Canada's Alexander and Barrett launched several rallies. However, at the crucial moment Fournier continuously cut the points and hit a superb three-pointer to help France maintain the lead. In the end, Canada failed to make a comeback and France won 82-73 to advance to the semifinals.
