In an intense match held on 07.08.2024 at the Accor Arena, the Germany Women's basketball team faced off against the France Women's team in a thrilling Olympic encounter. Despite their best efforts, Germany fell short as France emerged victorious with a final score of 84-71.

The game got off to a fast-paced start, with both teams displaying great offensive firepower. The first quarter saw France take an early lead, scoring 23 points, while Germany managed to put up 19 points on the board. However, France continued their dominant performance in the second quarter, outscoring Germany 22-14.

Coming into the second half, France maintained their momentum and extended their lead. The third quarter saw them score 21 points, while Germany managed to put up 16 points. With the game slipping away, Germany fought hard in the final quarter, but France remained composed and matched them point for point. The quarter ended with both teams scoring 18 points.

Analyzing the team statistics, France displayed great shooting efficiency throughout the game. They had a field goal percentage of 47%, with a total of 65 successful attempts out of 138. The French team was particularly lethal from beyond the arc, converting 11 three-pointers out of 27 attempts, resulting in an impressive 40% three-point shooting percentage. Moreover, France capitalized on their free throw opportunities, making 14 out of 18 attempts, resulting in a 78% free throw shooting percentage.

On the other hand, Germany struggled with their shooting accuracy. They had a field goal percentage of 35%, converting 19 of their 54 attempts. Their three-point shooting performance was subpar, as they made only 1 out of 4 attempts, resulting in a 28% three-point shooting percentage. However, Germany excelled at the free-throw line, converting 32 of their 35 attempts, resulting in an outstanding 90% free throw shooting percentage.

Rebounding played a significant role in the game, with both teams battling for possessions. Germany secured 25 rebounds in total, with 15 on the defensive end and 10 on the offensive end. On the other hand, France secured 21 rebounds, with 29 on the defensive end and 8 on the offensive end.

In terms of assists, France had the upper hand, with a total of 19 assists compared to Germany's 12. France's passing game was on point, enabling them to find open teammates and create scoring opportunities.

Defensively, both teams were active in generating turnovers. Germany recorded 20 turnovers, while France had 14. Additionally, France showcased their defensive prowess by recording 14 steals and 8 blocks, while Germany had 6 steals and 0 blocks.

Individual performances also made a significant impact on the outcome of the game. For Germany, A. Peterson was the top scorer with 15 points, accompanied by N. Sabally with 20 points and L. Fiebich with 9 points. N. Sabally also contributed greatly on the boards, securing 13 rebounds. On the French side, M. Johannes led the scoring charge with a remarkable 24 points, followed by G. Williams with 15 points and V. Ayayi with 9 points.

Despite a valiant effort from Germany, France proved to be the superior team, demonstrating their dominance on the court. The victory gives France the edge in their journey in the Olympic Women's basketball competition, while Germany will need to regroup and come back stronger in their next match.