Canada's men's basketball team, featuring stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort, faces France in the quarterfinals of the Olympics, aiming for their first medal since 1936. Canada has been impressive in the group stage, going undefeated, with RJ Barrett leading the team in scoring at 21 points per game. In contrast, the French team, despite having Victor Wembanyama averaging 17 points and 10.7 rebounds, struggled to secure their spot in the knockout stage and faced criticism for their fundamentals. Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier, key players for France, have underperformed, prompting Fournier to express concerns about their play. The matchup is seen as pivotal, with Canada looking to capitalize on their momentum and France seeking redemption on home soil.