Did France beat Slovenia in Olympic basketball?
The French men’s basketball team knocked off Slovenia in the Tokyo Olympics semifinal with a game-saving block in the final seconds.
Who won the Olympic basketball game between France and Slovenia?
Batum reached over Prepelic to block the layup try with 2.4 seconds left, the last play in what became France’s 90-89 win over Slovenia in the men’s basketball semifinals at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday night – overcoming a historic night from Luka Doncic.
What place did Slovenia get in Olympics basketball?
In the bronze medal match, Slovenia lost to Australia, finishing the tournament in fourth place….2020 Slovenia men’s Olympic basketball team.
| Basketball at the Summer Olympics season | |
|---|---|
| 2020 Summer Olympics | Fourth place |
| Scoring leader | Luka Dončić 23.8 |
| Rebounding leader | Mike Tobey 10.5 |
| Assists leader | Luka Dončić 9.5 |
How did France beat Slovenia?
France’s Nic Batum blocked the drive of Slovenia’s Klemen Prepelic at the buzzer as the French defeated Slovenia 90-89 to earn a trip to the gold-medal game against the U.S. on Saturday. And while the loss stung, it remained a heroic moment for Slovenia, a team that had never made the Olympics before this season.
Who did Luka lose to Olympics?
AITAMA, Japan — Luka Doncic will leave Tokyo with his name on several all-time Olympic statistics lists, but not the one item he coveted most: An Olympic medal. Slovenia lost 107-93 to Australia in the men’s basketball bronze medal game Saturday in Saitama Super Arena.
How many NBA players are in France team?
five
France’s team features five current NBA players also with Nic Batum, Evan Fournier, Frank Ntilikina and former Bull Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and three players who have played in the NBA, including another seven footer, Vincent Poirier, who played briefly for the 76ers and Celtics.
Did Slovenia win bronze basketball?
Australia Outlasts Luka Doncic, Slovenia to Win Bronze in Men’s Basketball. The Boomers beat Slovenia 107-93 in the bronze medal game of the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday morning. Slovenia’s Luka Doncic finished with 22 points, eight rebound and seven assists in the losing effort.
Did Luka get bronze?
Luka Doncic in tears after Slovenia loses Olympic bronze medal to Patty Mills, Australia. Luka Doncic was arguably the MVP among all basketball rosters at the Tokyo Olympics. But even his superhuman abilities weren’t enough to overcome a stacked Australian team during the bronze medal game, falling 93-107.
Did Luka win a bronze medal?
Who did Slovenia lose?
An Olympic medal. Slovenia lost 107-93 to Australia in the men’s basketball bronze medal game Saturday in Saitama Super Arena.
How did France beat Slovenia in Olympic basketball?
With France leading Slovenia, 90-89, with five seconds remaining, Slovenian guard Klemen Prepelic received a pass from Luka Doncic on the wing and drove to the basket for the go-ahead layup. French forward Nicolas Batum then extended his arm and smacked the ball off the backboard.
Who are the players for France and Slovenia?
France and Slovenia face off in the second of two semifinal matchups on Thursday. The winner will take on the winner of USA-Australia. Both teams are led by top-shelf NBA talent, with Luka Doncic serving as Slovenia’s headliner and Rudy Gobert on the French side.
What are the stats for Slovenia and France?
His stats are 26.3 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. While Slovenia is the tournament debutant and will be looking for a surprise and a place in the Olympic final, France will be seeking its third medal at the Olympic Games, adding to the medals won in London 1948 and Sydney 2000 (both silver).
Who is leading Slovenia in Mens Basketball Tournament?
It made a statement with an 83-76 win over the USA in its tournament opener and hasn’t looked back with three more victories by at least 9 points. Slovenia, led by Doncic and his 26.3 points per game, has three victories by 18 or more points and an 8-point win over Spain but faces its toughest test by far Thursday morning.