Olympic Men’s Basketball Report: Wembanyama Rebounds, Schroder & Wagner Jr. Combine for Points – France vs. Germany

Game report: In the early hours of August 3rd, the third round of the Paris Olympic men’s basketball group stage saw a focal match-up between France and Germany. The first quarter started with intense competition from both teams. Gobert’s dunk opened the scoring, to which Wagner Jr. immediately responded. After Fournier hit a three-pointer, putting France ahead 10-6, Germany maintained its momentum through contributions from Wagner Jr. and Schroder. Following Wagner Jr.’s three-pointer and dunk, Germany took the lead at 16-12. At the end of the first quarter, Germany led 24-18. In the second quarter, Germany continued to dominate. With contributions from Wagner Sr., who scored consecutively and made two free throws, Germany extended its lead to 28-18. After Tillman scored, Germany’s lead grew to 30-19, an 11-point advantage. Following Theis’ counterattack score, Wagner Jr. and Schroder hit consecutive three-pointers, followed by Vogtmann’s three-pointer, leading to a 48-25 advantage over France, eliciting boos from the French fans in attendance. At halftime, France trailed 27-48, a deficit of 21 points. By halftime, Schroder had 15 points, while Wagner Jr. contributed 16, totaling four more points than the entire French team. In the third quarter, France’s offense showed signs of improvement. After Fournier’s three-pointer, France narrowed the gap to 41-59. However, Germany maintained its hot hand, with Wagner Jr. quickly responding with a 2+1 play. Germany led 62-41 and won the quarter 21-19, extending its lead to 69-46. In the fourth quarter, France started with a 5-0 run, prompting a German timeout. France continued to score, going on a 9-0 run to reduce the deficit to 55-69, forcing another German timeout. After Yabusele scored, France went on an 11-0 run, narrowing the gap to 57-69. Bonga’s three-pointer broke Germany’s scoring drought, followed by Vogtmann’s three-pointer, stabilizing Germany’s lead at 77-59. Both teams traded baskets thereafter. Wembanyama’s three-pointer brought France within 69-82, but Schroder immediately answered with a three-pointer. Ultimately, France lost at home 71-85. Germany secured the top spot in Group B, while France advanced as the second-placed team. Player statistics

France: Wembanyama 14 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals; Fournier 10 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Cordinier 10 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal; Batum 8 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Yabusele 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Lahaize 5 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Strazic 5 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal; Gobert 4 points, 1 rebound; Ntilikina 3 points, 1 assist; Albicy 3 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Koulibaly 1 point, 1 rebound; De Colo 1 assist;

Germany: Schroder 26 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal; Wagner Jr. 26 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal; Wagner Sr. 8 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Theis 7 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals; Bonga 7 points, 4 rebounds; Vogtmann 6 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal; Obst 3 points, 1 steal; Tille 2 points, 2 rebounds, 3 steals; Bubeck 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal;

Starting lineups

Germany: Obst, Schroder, Theis, Vogtmann, Wagner Jr. France: Batum, Fournier, Gobert, Strazic, Wembanyama