France lost to USA, 100-97 in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Tony Parker did not play due to an injured toe but France still had a chance to win the game. Klay Thompson was on fire with 30 points including 7 3-point shots to lead Team USA.
USA remain undefeated while China now 0-3 in Day 5 of the 2016 Rio Olympics Basketball last August 10 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Rio Olympics Basketball Day 5 Results
Men’s Basketball
Game 1: France defeated Serbia, 76-71
USA, Australia remain undefeated while France beat China for their 1st win in Day 3 of the 2016 Rio Olympics Basketball last August 8 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Rio Olympics Basketball Day 3 Results
Men’s Basketball
Game 1: Australia defeated Serbia, 95-80
Patty Mills led Australia to their 2nd straight win with 26 points while Miroslav Raduljica scored 25 points for Serbia.
Game 2: USA defeate Venezuela, 113-69
Pasok na sa 2016 Rio Olympics ang koponan ng bansang France matapos matalo ang Canada sa FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament sa MOA Arena.
Tulad ng inaasahan, dikit na dikit ang laban sa pagsisimula ng laro. Pinangunahan ni Euroleague MVP Nando de Colo ang France sa simula habang si Cory Joseph naman ang nagdala sa Canada.
Nando de Colo of France was named Most Valuable Player or MVP of the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Manila.
France defeated Canada, 83-74 in the Finals of the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Manila and earns a spot in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Tony Parker led Team France with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
France defeated Turkey, 75-63 to set a finals showdown against Canada in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Manila. Thomas Heurtel led Team France with 17 points while Nando de Colo with 13 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals.
Top 5 Plays of Day 3 of the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Manila featuring Charles Kahudi, Nando de Colo, Thomas Heurtel & Mickael Gelabale of France, Semih Erden of Turkey and Maurice N’Dour of Senegal.
Watch: Top 5 Plays Day 3 of FIBA OQT Manila
2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Manila Day 1 Results
Game 1: Canada defeated Senegal, 77-69
Top Scorer: Cory Joseph – 21 points
Game 2: France defeated Philippines, 93-84
Top Scorer: Nando de Colo – 27 points