Victor Wembanyama scores 11 points, blocks three shots as France defeats Germany
Andrew Lopez: France is headed to the gold medal game. Victor Wembanyama (11 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks, 4/17 FG) has an off night but hit a big FT late. Yabusele (17) and Cordinier (16) lead the scoring. Pelicans center Daniel Theis had 8 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for Germany.
Source: Twitter @_Andrew_Lopez
Source: Twitter @_Andrew_Lopez
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Wemby and France advanced to the Olympic Games Final and the young phenomenon tried to describe his emotions after the game
“I think the national team, this jersey, brings to us that different energy that we can’t find anywhere else” #Paris2024
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 2:25 PM
Wemby and France advanced to the Olympic Games Final and the young phenomenon tried to describe his emotions after the game
“I think the national team, this jersey, brings to us that different energy that we can’t find anywhere else” #Paris2024
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 2:25 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Victor Wembanyama & France to Dwyane Wade:
‘Hold our beer’ 😎🇫🇷 #Paris2024 pic.x.com/x6kolg30pf – 2:19 PM
Victor Wembanyama & France to Dwyane Wade:
‘Hold our beer’ 😎🇫🇷 #Paris2024 pic.x.com/x6kolg30pf – 2:19 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Blood on his jersey. Lots of sweat. Holding back tears. Victor Wembanyama will play for gold on Saturday and it was clear to see how big this moment is for him.
Wemby will be a medalist at the Paris Olympics. Gold or silver awaits on Saturday (from @AP) apnews.com/article/d9ccb3… – 2:09 PM
Blood on his jersey. Lots of sweat. Holding back tears. Victor Wembanyama will play for gold on Saturday and it was clear to see how big this moment is for him.
Wemby will be a medalist at the Paris Olympics. Gold or silver awaits on Saturday (from @AP) apnews.com/article/d9ccb3… – 2:09 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
France’s Victor Wembanyama after semifinals win over Germany to reach gold medal game of Paris Olympics: “It’s a chance to write history. The fans made it hard for me not to cry.” pic.x.com/cq2ips8jc4 – 2:05 PM
France’s Victor Wembanyama after semifinals win over Germany to reach gold medal game of Paris Olympics: “It’s a chance to write history. The fans made it hard for me not to cry.” pic.x.com/cq2ips8jc4 – 2:05 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
Victor Wembanyama, on the chance to win a gold medal in the city where he grew up:
“This is why I’ve been trying to keep some of that emotion inside. … It was a special moment with the fans. They made it hard not to cry.” – 2:04 PM
Victor Wembanyama, on the chance to win a gold medal in the city where he grew up:
“This is why I’ve been trying to keep some of that emotion inside. … It was a special moment with the fans. They made it hard not to cry.” – 2:04 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
France’s defense was amazing after that rough first quarter. Wemby inside, Batum on Schroeder, constant activity from Yabu and Lessort. pic.x.com/dhncygabc9 – 1:38 PM
France’s defense was amazing after that rough first quarter. Wemby inside, Batum on Schroeder, constant activity from Yabu and Lessort. pic.x.com/dhncygabc9 – 1:38 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
France is headed to the gold medal game.
Wemby (11 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks, 4/17 FG) has an off night but hit a big FT late. Yabusele (17) and Cordinier (16) lead the scoring.
Pelicans center Daniel Theis had 8 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for Germany. – 1:35 PM
France is headed to the gold medal game.
Wemby (11 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks, 4/17 FG) has an off night but hit a big FT late. Yabusele (17) and Cordinier (16) lead the scoring.
Pelicans center Daniel Theis had 8 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for Germany. – 1:35 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Thought France was hot garbage to start these games buuuut… Wemby and co onto the gold medal game – 1:35 PM
Thought France was hot garbage to start these games buuuut… Wemby and co onto the gold medal game – 1:35 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Big mental error there by Wemby. Even though Franz isn’t shooting well from three, he needs to be closer to him behind the arc. A three hurts France much more than a 2 – 1:25 PM
Big mental error there by Wemby. Even though Franz isn’t shooting well from three, he needs to be closer to him behind the arc. A three hurts France much more than a 2 – 1:25 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
It’s a Spurs reunion in Paris 🇫🇷
🏀 Tony Parker
🏀 Boris Diaw
🏀 Gregg Popovich
🏀 Wemby pic.x.com/uxibtk6r7j – 1:15 PM
It’s a Spurs reunion in Paris 🇫🇷
🏀 Tony Parker
🏀 Boris Diaw
🏀 Gregg Popovich
🏀 Wemby pic.x.com/uxibtk6r7j – 1:15 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Wemby has made a few passes in this game that are just absurd. – 1:13 PM
Wemby has made a few passes in this game that are just absurd. – 1:13 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
France playing beautiful team ball with so much juice, Wemby taking over, 5 minutes to get to the gold medal game at home
This is that good shit – 1:11 PM
France playing beautiful team ball with so much juice, Wemby taking over, 5 minutes to get to the gold medal game at home
This is that good shit – 1:11 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Death, taxes and Wemby posters all over the place! #FRAGER #Paris2024 #Olympics #Basketball pic.x.com/utmwfboqeq – 1:10 PM
Death, taxes and Wemby posters all over the place! #FRAGER #Paris2024 #Olympics #Basketball pic.x.com/utmwfboqeq – 1:10 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Wemby creates good offense in so many different ways he is such an absurd basketball player – 1:04 PM
Wemby creates good offense in so many different ways he is such an absurd basketball player – 1:04 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Wemby is wearing the new Nike GT Hustle at the Olympics: pic.x.com/rshjhx9fd2 – 12:47 PM
Wemby is wearing the new Nike GT Hustle at the Olympics: pic.x.com/rshjhx9fd2 – 12:47 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Can Wemby please get out of the way so Guerschon Yabusele can go to work thank you – 12:41 PM
Can Wemby please get out of the way so Guerschon Yabusele can go to work thank you – 12:41 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Germany wasn’t afraid to go into France’s restricted area against Wembanyama & Gobert in the first half 👀 #Paris2024
8⃣ 2FGM
4⃣ 3FGM pic.x.com/w9gn9mzopb – 12:22 PM
Germany wasn’t afraid to go into France’s restricted area against Wembanyama & Gobert in the first half 👀 #Paris2024
8⃣ 2FGM
4⃣ 3FGM pic.x.com/w9gn9mzopb – 12:22 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Victor Wembanyama is taking over for France against Germany.
What a poster dunk on Daniel Theis. pic.x.com/qsvajtifzp – 12:20 PM
Victor Wembanyama is taking over for France against Germany.
What a poster dunk on Daniel Theis. pic.x.com/qsvajtifzp – 12:20 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
In an Olympic semifinal game just now, Mo Wagner attempted a 2-foot shot as both Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert contested the shot simultaneously. I ask this only half-jokingly: Has there ever been a more difficult 2-foot shot in Olympic history? BTW, Wagner missed. – 12:14 PM
In an Olympic semifinal game just now, Mo Wagner attempted a 2-foot shot as both Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert contested the shot simultaneously. I ask this only half-jokingly: Has there ever been a more difficult 2-foot shot in Olympic history? BTW, Wagner missed. – 12:14 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
Don’t think I’ve ever seen Wembanyama have two consecutive games (and really five) where things have looked sort of hard for him. He’s had his moments in these Olympics, and might have more soon, but FIBA physicality has been a challenge. – 11:57 AM
Don’t think I’ve ever seen Wembanyama have two consecutive games (and really five) where things have looked sort of hard for him. He’s had his moments in these Olympics, and might have more soon, but FIBA physicality has been a challenge. – 11:57 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Hurricane conditions on Wemby FUTURE GOAT Island right now… need everyone to stay indoors. – 11:56 AM
Hurricane conditions on Wemby FUTURE GOAT Island right now… need everyone to stay indoors. – 11:56 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Franz and Schroder going right at Wemby and having success. This Germany squad has so much confidence. – 11:41 AM
Franz and Schroder going right at Wemby and having success. This Germany squad has so much confidence. – 11:41 AM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
What would an NBA redraft look like if the age limit was 21?
Myself, @JLEdwardsIII and @WillGuillory argued over who’s team is best, why we all love GG Jackson II and why James couldn’t just admit he cheated to get the No.1 pick and Wemby. nytimes.com/athletic/56839… – 9:47 AM
What would an NBA redraft look like if the age limit was 21?
Myself, @JLEdwardsIII and @WillGuillory argued over who’s team is best, why we all love GG Jackson II and why James couldn’t just admit he cheated to get the No.1 pick and Wemby. nytimes.com/athletic/56839… – 9:47 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Who is your FAVOURITE Olympic duo? #Paris2024 🤜🤛
🇷🇸 Bogdan Bogdanovic & Nikola Jokic
🇩🇪 Dennis Schroder & Franz Wagner
🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama & Rudy Gobert
🇺🇸 Stephen Curry & LeBron James
🇨🇦 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & RJ Barrett
OTHER pic.x.com/w52j0jfest – 7:23 AM
Who is your FAVOURITE Olympic duo? #Paris2024 🤜🤛
🇷🇸 Bogdan Bogdanovic & Nikola Jokic
🇩🇪 Dennis Schroder & Franz Wagner
🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama & Rudy Gobert
🇺🇸 Stephen Curry & LeBron James
🇨🇦 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & RJ Barrett
OTHER pic.x.com/w52j0jfest – 7:23 AM
More on this storyline
Josh Lewenberg: France, in quarterfinal and semifinal wins over Canada and Germany: Wemby/Gobert: 18 points, 6-28 FG Yabusele/Cordinier: 75 points, 25-43 FG -via Twitter @JLew1050 / August 8, 2024
“The main reason (for both starting lineup changes) was the lineup from Canada,” he explained. “They always start the game with (6-foot-6 guard) Dillon Brooks at position four, and they play small ball. …I wanted Wemby to start at position five (rather than Gobert), so that’s why I put back Yabusele at position four, and the second change was Cordinier for Evan Fournier, because I wanted to start with a defensive starting five.” -via New York Times / August 6, 2024
Mike Finger: Victor Wembanyama, with some statistical #analysis: “We had a solid 40 minutes. I think if I would have made my shots, we would have won even earlier.” -via Twitter @mikefinger / August 6, 2024