Olympic Tokyo 2020 : Women's Basketball #23 - France vs Nigeria
France wins first game of Olympics, defeating Nigeria 87-62
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On Friday, France defeated Nigeria 87-62 thanks to France #7 Sandrine Gruda's 14 points and a balanced attack, nine rebounds, three assist and one block shots.
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France #5 Endene Miyem do the jump shot to gain score to the team.
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France #15 Gabby Williams try to get through Nigeria's defenses.
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Another score by France #23 Marine Johannes
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France #39 Alix Duchet dribble the ball before launching the next attack.
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France #5 Endene Miyem, France #15 Gabby Williams, France #23 Marine Johannes, and France #39 Alix Duchet each scored 13 points for France, which had five players in double figures.
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France led by six points after the first quarter and by three points early in the second before blowing the game wide open with a 22-8 run to end the half. During the surge, Williams scored six points and Duchet added five, giving France a 44-27 halftime lead.
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That was tough for them throughout the game, however they were able to come back with a 20-20 tie in the fourth quarter.
France (FRA) 87 - 62 (NGR) Nigeria
18 [Quarter1] 12
26 [Quarter2] 15
23 [Quarter3] 15
20 [Quarter4] 20
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Current Tournament summary
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