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The match: a non-match that ends well

         Not in the pace early on, France has long minutes to get into the game. In attack, the Blues have suffered and raced behind. But the important lies elsewhere: with a revised and five atypical in the last quarter, the French were able to get the victory over the Russian team already eliminated.
       

The player: Joffrey Lauvergne

         Yes, we could have Nando de Colo, which has yet released a beautiful print. Or Rudy Gobert for its activity. But Joffrey Lauvergne is also entitled to its share of light. In the last quarter, within Denver was decisive. 4 aligned to the position alongside Gobert, he has his chance. Including two three-pointers, precious rebounds and his usual combativeness, he had a key role. He finished with 11 points and 7 rebounds in 20 short minutes. Nice work.
       

The stat that makes us happy: 4

         Rudy Gobert has once again not failed to shine. The pivot of the Blues has been conspicuous by its activity. He finished with a double-double (12 pts, 10 rebounds). As often, it is highlighted in defense. And not only by his slaughter in the air (1 against). He ended the meeting with four interceptions, demonstrating its activity on the ground.
       

The stat that worries us: 0

         Evan Fournier is not yet out of the box. The back has not weighed offensively Wednesday. Once again. After the last two matches winded, he finished that one with a pointed 0 (0 of 3 shots). To make matters worse, he had approximations (two lost ball). He must quickly find that its impact.
       

Evan Fournier after the victory of the Blues against Russia – AFP

The declara: Vincent Collet about the absence of Parker and Diaw in the last quarter

“I do not want them to play a lot because we knew that the match did not change for first place. The main match is tomorrow (Thursday). But we wanted to win. So I am delighted to have seen This five get a win “

The issue:. for the group, is this victory forceps good

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         This may seem surprising, but it should fall into anxiety winded after this victory against Russia. Yes, the Russians showed a relatively low level since the start of the Euro. But in this game without issue, they played relaxed. Conversely, the Blues had probably head a little elsewhere. Yet they managed to win. Above all, these are the replacements that are picked this success. We must not forget: the last quarter was played without Tony Parker, Nicolas Batum or Boris Diaw. Just that. Vincent Collet has been testing an atypical Lauvergne-Gobert association that has worked very well. He also saw Charles Kahudi to shine.
       

         For group cohesion, to allow all its staff to be involved, the coach of the Blues can only welcome this scenario. His coaching was winner. As usual, he has pulled it off. Only the bonus. Now his five should be more regular, especially in attack, hoping to realize his dreams. And that starts on Thursday against Israel.
       

Tony Parker facing Dmitry Khvostov during France-Russia in the Eurobasket 2015 – AFP