RIO DE JANEIRO -- Some at-the-buzzer instant analysis from press row at the Carioca Arena 1 after Team USA narrowly completed a five-game sweep of its fellow Group A residents with a 100-97 victory over France on Sunday:
How it happened: If you were excited for the opportunity to see Tony Parker lead France against his American buddies from the NBA, you'll have to wait until the semifinals of this Olympic tournament.
Assuming France can get that far.
A victory Sunday would have given the French a shot at the top seed in Group A, but France coach Vincent Collet -- despite the encouragement he surely drew from Team USA's struggles against Australia and Serbia -- made the decision to risk nothing and sit Captain Parker.