Paris 2024 Women’s Basketball: France Bag Dominant Win Against Canada
Written By Albert Echatah
In their opening game at the 2024 Paris Olympics, France broke the record by giving up only two points to Canada in the second quarter.
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France’s outstanding defence shut down Canada in a manner that broke all kinds of records during the Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournament in Paris in 2024.
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This total of just 2 points set a record for any quarter at any Games, men’s or women’s, as they held their opponents to just one basket in the second quarter.
France’s spectacular ball denial technique saw them often disturb Canada with their length and athleticism. In a dominant and pivotal 23-2 spell, they not only displayed their style on the court but also at the other end.
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It was evident that the team’s efforts towards the historic quarter were greatly aided by the enthusiasm of the home crowd at Pierre Mauroy Stadium.
The previous record was three points given up, which occurred three times in the women’s event. The most recent instance occurred yesterday when Puerto Rico held Serbia to only three points in the fourth quarter.
In their 2004 group stage clash with Greece, Australia’s men’s team scored just three points in the fourth quarter.
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