After playing a total of 77 seconds in the last two games, Coulibaly actually saw some action already in the first quarter, and even scored a floater in the first possession after coming in. Number 99 then played for almost 6-7 consecutive minutes, and even scored an emphatic dunk in transition to give France 25-24 lead, and force the USA coach to take a timeout!
Coulibaly was definitely the momentum changer in that stretch, and gave some impressive defense. It was certainly a bold move by the French coach.
That was also the last time France led.