Germany dominates the first quarter 25:18
In the second quarter, although France sent the Twin Towers to play, Wen Banjama's outstanding performance was still decisive. His scoring baskets put the German interior in a difficult position, and the score was set at 33-all at halftime.
France's outstanding performance on the defensive end allowed Germany to score only eight points in the half, committing nine turnovers, showing that the French team has a firm grip on the pace of the game.
Venbanyama's performance speaks volumes about the unstoppable trend of blacking out in the world of basketball.
Third quarter erupts as France rallies against the odds to go back up 56-50
The pick-and-roll performances of Yabusele and Fournier allowed France to rally in the third quarter. Germany was limited inside and had to settle for strong three-point shooting, and the core problem remained.
Going into the fourth quarter, France extended their lead to double digits and Germany was out of it.
For the remainder of the game, the cheers of the French fans were intertwined with the thrilling play of the French team.
With 11 points, 7 rebounds and 3 caps, Vinbanyama has done much more than his stats would suggest.
From a slump in the group stage to a new look in the knockout stage, France completed the phoenix rupture, stemming from the team's lineup adjustments and improved playing style. The combination of the two has enabled the team to create space in both offense and defense.
Looking at the French men's basketball team's permanent Five Blacks lineup, it's clear that African-Americans are beginning to change the world's basketball landscape even as they help French soccer rise to prominence.
Germany's loss today comes down to them not blacking out enough.
The athletic prowess of blacks has constantly challenged what was once a white man's basketball court.
For the Chinese men's basketball team, the two mountains of blackening and naturalization have made the qualification for the Olympics and even the World Cup proper fading away.
That's exactly what Chinese basketball fans thought of the Paris Olympics.
In the Olympic final, the French men's basketball team managed to save the box office and ratings.
Facing the United States in the final, even if the referees again favored the home side, France struggled to be an opponent, with 20 points separating the two sides.
The NBA is undoubtedly the biggest winner of this final.
