Germany will take the top spot in Group B after overpowering France, 85-71, on Saturday, August 3 (Philippine time), in the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
With both teams already secured a quarterfinal spot in Paris 2024, Germany and France battled for seeding—and clearly, the world no. 3 wanted it more.
Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder combined to dominate the host nation, finishing with 26 points apiece.
The Germans showed off their stifling defense, especially in the second quarter, where they limited the French to just nine points, building a 21-point lead at the half.
The 2023 FIBA World Cup champions continued to dominate the Olympics hosts in the third, as the Germans maintained their lead heading into the final frame, with Wagner and Schroder taking turns scoring.
The world no. 9 gave it its all to reduce the lead to single digits, but Germany simply had its number as Isaac Bonga and Daniel Theis hit some big shots to seal the victory.
Victor Wembanyama had 14 points for France, while Evan Fornier and Isaia Cordinier both scored 10 markers.
