France secured a thrilling 73-69 victory over Germany in the men's basketball semifinals at the Bercy Arena, setting the stage for an intense gold medal showdown. Led by Victor Wembanyama, the host nation dominated for most of the game, holding a commanding 13-point lead at one point. However, a late surge from Germany saw them narrow the gap to just two points in the final 30 seconds.
The French squad managed to maintain their composure under pressure, sealing the win with some crucial free-throw shooting. Despite the valiant effort from Germany, France's resilience proved to be the deciding factor in securing their spot in the gold medal game.
With this victory, France now awaits the winner of the matchup between Team USA and Serbia to determine their opponent in the final. Meanwhile, Germany will have a shot at redemption in the bronze medal game against the losing semifinalist, offering them a chance to salvage a podium finish in the competition.
