The French men's basketball team triumphed over Germany with a thrilling 73-69 victory to secure a spot in the gold medal game at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Guerschon Yabusele led the team with 17 points, supported by Isaia Cordinier's 16 points and Victor Wembanyama's contributions. The match saw France overcome a strong start from Germany, who had been undefeated prior, ultimately ending their impressive run that included a World Cup gold medal. The victory marks France's return to the Olympic final after winning silver in Tokyo 2021. They will face the winner of the match between the United States and Serbia, with the crowd's energy at Bercy Arena electrifying the atmosphere throughout the game. Dennis Schroder led Germany with 18 points, but it wasn't enough to stave off France's comeback in the second half.