France would lead by double digits in the third-quarter after a 10-0 run. With 92 seconds left France were a point down.

This is perhaps more in question than any time in recent history as some of the best players in the world are from other countries.

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The opening games saw a big upset as France beat the United States 83-76 behind a big Evan Fournier game.