Highlights: Poland vs. France Semi-Final at FIBA EuroBasket 2022
Exciting Finish in Tbilisi
The FIBA EuroBasket 2022 Semi-Final between Poland and France was a thrilling encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer. In a hard-fought battle, France emerged victorious with a score of 95-91.
Poland's Strong First Half
Poland started the game strong, dominating the first half. They played with great intensity and precision, putting pressure on the French defense. Mateusz Ponitka led the way for Poland with 22 points in the first half.
France's Comeback in the Second Half
However, France proved to be a resilient opponent. They came out of the break with renewed determination and chipped away at Poland's lead. Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier stepped up for the French, scoring 18 and 17 points respectively in the second half.
Close Finish
The fourth quarter was a nail-biter, with both teams trading baskets. Poland's A.J. Slaughter hit a key three-pointer with less than two minutes remaining to bring the game to within one point. However, France held on, with Nicolas Batum making two crucial free throws in the closing seconds to secure the victory.
France Heads to the Final
With this win, France advances to the EuroBasket 2022 final, where they will face either Germany or Spain, who play in the other semi-final matchup. Poland will compete for the bronze medal in the third-place game.
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