It's'Germany who won the women's 3×3 table, beatingSpain in the end, at the end of the suspense. The UNITED STATES complete the podium thanks to their latest success on the Canada.
And while the Lithuania dominated a Latvia Stunned by their defeat in the semi-final to secure the bronze medal, Lucas Dussoulier, Jules Rambaut, Franck Seguela and Timothé Vergiat returned to the track at 10:30 p.m., Place de la Concorde, to secure an unexpected Olympic title against the Netherlands.
It was Lucas Dussoulier again who launched the Blues, who tried to make the Dutch “switch” to take advantage of the power of Jules Rambaut under the circle. But the Netherlands responded to the physical challenge, cut the passing lines and provoked fouls from the French, already very close to the limit.
Worthy De Jong's speed hurts the French team while Lucas Dussoulier brings the Blues back to 2 points, but a basket awarded with the foul weighs down the tricolors (7-4).
Worthy De Jong's Killer Shot
The legs are heavy on both sides, but the Blues hang on, pushed by the crowd, and Timothé Vergiat equalizes! The two teams exchange baskets and do not leave each other for several minutes.
Timothé Vergiat finds Jules Rambaut under the circle and France takes the lead (12-11)! The Blois point guard fights like a lion, recovering the rebound on a missed 2-pointer. Avin Slagter equalizes from afar but Franck Seguela scores two free throws to regain the advantage (15-13). But the Netherlands do not give up and stay within range (16-15).
There are 16 seconds left to play and, in two attempts, Worthy De Jong snatches an extension (16-16). Unbreathable.
The winner will be the first team to score two points. Worthy De Jong misses the first 2-pointer of the win, but he scores the second (18-17). The Netherlands are Olympic champions, France wins silver!
#Paris2024 | NOOOOOOOO!!! IT’S TERRIBLE!
The Netherlands completely cool down the Concorde in overtime with this HUGE two-point shot from De Jong!
France finished second in this Olympic tournament with a MAGNIFICENT silver medal. pic.twitter.com/GpLuEMyYJl
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