France Upsets Germany, Advances to Olympic Gold Medal Game

France's Cinderella Run Continues

In a stunning upset, France has defeated Germany 73-69 to advance to the gold medal game of the Olympic men's basketball tournament. The victory marks France's second major upset in the tournament, after they previously defeated the United States in the quarterfinals.

Cordinier Leads the Way

Isaia Cordinier was the hero for France, scoring a team-high 21 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. Cordinier's play was especially impressive in the fourth quarter, as he scored 7 points to help France seal the victory.

Germany Struggles to Keep Pace

Germany, the reigning world champions, struggled to keep pace with France's fast-paced offense. The Germans shot just 38.5% from the field, and they were outrebounded by France 40-33. Germany's Jonas Valanciunas led the way with 18 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome France's balanced attack.

Can France Carry the Momentum into the Gold Medal Game?

France will now face the United States in the gold medal game on Sunday. The United States is a heavy favorite, but France has shown that they are capable of anything in this tournament. If France can continue to play with the same energy and intensity that they have shown in their previous games, they have a chance to pull off another upset and win their first Olympic gold medal in men's basketball.