On the morning of August 3, in the third round of the men’s basketball group stage at the Paris Olympics, a focal match took place between France and Germany. At halftime, Germany, the visiting team, had taken a commanding 48-21 lead. The game started with both teams trading blows, with France even holding a slight advantage at one point. However, following consecutive scores by Germany’s duo of Schroder and Franz Wagner, Germany overtook France towards the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Germany continued to control the game, expanding their lead to over 10 points. After a series of three-pointers from Franz Wagner, Schroder, and Vogtmann, Germany led 48-25. Germany outscored France 24-9 in the second quarter alone, leading 48-27 at halftime, prompting loud boos from many French fans in attendance. Halftime statistics:
France: Batum with 5 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists; Fournier with 7 points; Gobert with 4 points and 3 blocks; Wembanyama with 4 points and 8 rebounds; Yabusele with 4 points
Germany: Schroder with 15 points and 6 assists; Tise with 2 points and 4 rebounds; Franz Wagner with 16 points and 3 rebounds; Bonga with 4 points and 2 rebounds; Wagner (elder) with 6 points
