Worlds 2024: Team USA Defeats Team France by the Narrowest of Margins
A Back-and-Forth Battle
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Final between Team USA and Team France was one for the ages. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to gain a significant lead.
Team USA eventually emerged victorious, winning by a score of 89-88. The win gave Team USA their sixth FIBA Basketball World Cup title and their first since 2014.
France's Strong Start
France came out strong in the first quarter, taking an early 10-point lead. Evan Fournier led the way for France, scoring 10 points in the first quarter.
Team USA was able to close the gap to 28-24 by the end of the first quarter, but France continued to lead for most of the second quarter.
Team USA's Second-Half Surge
Team USA finally took the lead for good with just over 6 minutes remaining in the third quarter. Darius Garland hit a three-pointer to give the Americans a 64-63 lead, and they never looked back.
Team USA outscored France 25-15 in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. Jayson Tatum led the way for Team USA in the fourth quarter, scoring 9 points.
Key Stats
- Team USA shot 48.4% from the field, while France shot 46.5%.
- Team USA outrebounded France 46-32.
- Jayson Tatum led Team USA with 24 points, while Evan Fournier led France with 22 points.
Conclusion
Team USA's victory in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 was a hard-fought battle. France played a tough game, but Team USA was ultimately able to pull out the win.
The win gives Team USA their sixth FIBA Basketball World Cup title and their first since 2014. It also gives them a boost of confidence heading into the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
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