The French men's basketball team celebrated a stunning victory over Germany in the Olympic semifinals, winning 73-69 at the Accor Arena in Paris on August 8, 2024. Just six days after a crushing defeat to the same team in the group stage, the French players showcased remarkable resilience and defensive skills.

Coach Vincent Collet expressed excitement about reaching the Olympic final, where they will face the USA, aiming for the elusive gold medal that has so far escaped French basketball.

Veteran players like Nicolas Batum and Evan Fournier are determined to seize this opportunity, having previously fallen short in Tokyo.

The team’s transformation in just a few days has been impressive, as they look to make history by winning back-to-back Olympic finals, a feat only achieved by a few nations in basketball history.