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Wemby, France Beat Japan: Group Results Ahead of 2024 Olympic Basketball KO Bracket

Related Topics: Matthew Strazel, Rui Hachimura

France survived an upset bid by Japan to move to 2-0 in the 2024 Summer Olympics men's basketball tournament.

The host nation appeared to be headed for a loss in the final minute until a four-point play from Matthew Strazel leveled the contest and sent it to overtime.

Victor Wembanyama and Co. did not let Japan hang around at the start of overtime, as they began on an 8-0 run. A late comeback in overtime from Japan fell short.

Tuesday's victory kept France on track to finish the group stage as Group B winner.

Canada achieved its second win at the Paris Games in an easier fashion on Tuesday, as it took down Australia by 10 points.