After the terror of the day, France has shown strength and character to upgrade Bosnia and Herzegovina (81-54) on his second match of Euro-2015 basketball gentlemen Sunday in Montpellier.
The sluggish victory against Finland (97-87 AD), in his debut Saturday, was a bit worried. Lacking defensive ferocity, although this is his trademark, France had not gone far from a quack before his audience.
But sleep on it. Players and coaches have spoken to quickly change course, prerequisite if they are to achieve their goal: a second consecutive coronation on September 20 in Villeneuve d’Ascq
However, it will. to wait to judge the real level of European champions, who have a diminished team sprayed by absences. Three important players missing in the Bosnian selection, the interior of NBA Mirza Teletovic (Phoenix Suns).
The next opponent of the Blues, Poland Monday (2100) should be a better developer. The “Red and White”, who have a tough domestic sector like the NBA Marcin Gortat pivot (2.11 m), also won their first two games: against Bosnia (68-64) and Russia (82-79).
The physical intensity set by the men of Mike Taylor promises a good fight against the Blues who nonetheless have the weapons to get out of this trap.
Parker equals record for points
Bosnia have served their appetizer. The French have not had to force too much talent to win this game and Tony Parker (11 points) was able to breathe.
The leader of El Tri, who equaled the all-time record of points scored in the history of the Euro held by Nikos Galis Greek (1030), received a good link with the young Leo Westermann, who has beaten its record for points in a game in selection (9 pts).
Called at the last minute to make up packages of Antoine Diot and Thomas Heurtel, the leader limougeaud s’ quickly illustrated by an award-winning cart that launched a series (9-0) of the Blues (26-16).
Westermann handed in a layer (29-18). And Nicolas Batum could complicate the setting but the new winger Charlotte (NBA) was going through a crisis of address (0/6 in nine minutes).
What else remember this-way match ? The defensive reaction of France, which has tightened the bolts in the image of Rudy Gobert, author of some devastating counterattacks.
21-0 in five minutes
Or the fact that all players except the “youngest” mouhammadou jaiteh (20 years), marked with an interesting contribution of the men in the shadows in defense, Florent Pietrus and Charles Kahudi.
After the break, coach Vincent Collet submitted its five major on the parquet to grow his lead (37-26).
Batum took the opportunity to catch fire by scoring seven points in five minutes in the middle of a sensational series (21-0 in five minutes) of the Blues who then took off (62-30). The public, delighted, chanted the name of former Blazer.
Rassérénés by this difference of magnitude, the French have managed in the last act. Collet and could even give his first minutes of game Jaiteh.
With additional success, France will be provided for inclusion in the fourth round. But men Collet hope, they, make full board to guarantee first place in a group A widely in scope, and gain momentum before a knockout that looks dangerous.
Point Group A 2nd round men’s basketball at the end of matches of the second day for Sunday
Euro-2015 gentlemen. – 1st Round – Group A – 2nd day
In Montpellier (Park & amp; Suites Arena): France beats Bosnia and Herzegovina from 81 to 54 (quarter-time scores: 17-15, 20-11, 30-10, 14-18)
Spectators: 10.212
Referees: Boltauzer (SLO) Kalpakas (SWE) and Laurinavicius (LTU)
France
30 baskets (including 6 of 16 three-point) of 58 shots – 15 free throws on 22 tempted – 44 rebounds (De Colo, 7) – 22 assists (Diaw 6) – 12 lost balls – five interceptions – 20 faults
Markers: Westermann (9 ), Batum (11) Lauvergne (12) Kahudi (7), Parker (11), Fournier (2), Pietrus (5), De Colo (12) Diaw (cap., 3), Gelabale (4) , Gobert (5) Jaiteh (0)
Coach: Vincent Collet
Bosnia and Herzegovina
20 baskets (including 4 of 20 three-point) on 59 shots – 10 free throws on 18 tempted – 30 rebounds (Albijanic, 6) – 12 assists (Sutalo, 4) – 14 lost balls – six interceptions – 24 faults
Markers: Pasalic (0) buza (2), Stipanovic (10) Sutalo (8) Bavcic (4), Gordic (3), Kikanovic (10), Persic (2), Milosevic (3), Renfroe (8) Vrabac (0) Albijanic (4)
Head coach Dusko Ivanovic (MNE)
Sunday:
Bosnia – France 54-81
Finland – Israel 66-79
Russia – Poland 79-82
Already played:
France – Finland 97-87 ap
Israel – Russia 76-73
Poland – Bosnia 68-64
Rating: Pts JGP pp pc dif
1. France 4 2 2 0 178 141 37
2. Israel 4 2 2 0 155 139 16
3. Poland 4 2 2 0 150 143 7
4. Russia 2 2 0 2 152 158 -6
5. Finland 2 2 0 2 153 176 -23
6. Bosnia 2 2 0 2 118 149 -31
It remains to play (in GMT):
07/09 (1900): France – Poland
07 / 09 (3:30 p.m.) Israel – Bosnia
07/09 (13.00): Finland – Russia
09/09 (1900): Russia – France
09/09 (3:30 p.m.): Poland – Israel
09/09 (13.00): Bosnia – Finland
10/09 (1900): Israel – France
10/09 (3:30 p.m.): Bosnia – Russia
10/09 (13.00): Finland – Poland
Editor’s note: Each team scores two points for a win, one point if defeated. The first four of each group qualified for the knockout stages. The tied teams shall be separated by the standards of FIBA:
1) results of individual matches between the teams concerned
2) difference between points scored and points against among the teams
3) difference between points scored and conceded all games played
4) higher number of points scored.
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