The San Antonio Spurs big man didn't do much offensively against Team Canada, but he did come up big when his country needed him the most.
star Victor Wembanyama and his French squad defeated Canada 82-73 to advance to the semifinal round of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Wembanyama finished the game with seven points, but did grab 12 rebounds. He also chimed in with three assists, three steals and a block.The French star shot a disappointing 2-of-10 from the field — by far his most disappointing game in the tournament. The game was considered an upset as Canada was the favorite, but France clearly had a more complete roster.
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