Israeli basketball team wins against France, but France remains in competition for Euro qualification despite the loss

French squad failed to crack the solid Israeli defense, resulting in a loss with a score of 82-69 on Sunday.

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2025 September 11 . 4:20 PM

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Israeli basketball team overpowers French counterparts, administering a series of dehydrating... — Israeli basketball team overpowers French counterparts, administering a series of dehydrating blows, yet France remains competitive in the pursuit of Euro qualification

Israeli basketball team wins against France, but France remains in competition for Euro qualification despite the loss

The French basketball team suffered a disappointing 82-69 loss to Israel in the third round of the group stage on August 31. This marked the first defeat for head coach Frédéric Fauthoux in his 12th match, a setback for the team that had previously won against Belgium and Slovenia.

The French team struggled in the first half, with a poor shooting performance. They managed to make only 3 out of 13 three-point attempts and 11 out of 22 two-point attempts. This poor performance did not improve significantly in the later quarters, leaving the team unable to overcome Israel's strong defense.

Elie Okobo provided a significant contribution to the French team's score with four three-pointers, giving them a one-point lead after the third quarter (56-55). However, the French team's shooting performance in the final quarter was not effective, and Israel's solid defense frustrated the team.

Israel's Portland NBA player, Deni Avdija, scored 23 points and had 8 defensive rebounds, proving to be a formidable force on the court. Zacharie Risacher and Jaylen Hoard helped keep the French team in the game, but it was not enough to secure a victory.

The French team also struggled on rebounds and lacked efficiency, which may have been a result of a deflated performance after their previous match against Slovenia. It is likely that Israel studied and analyzed the French team's game before the match, contributing to their strong defense and eventual victory.

The French team faces the Polish host in the next game on Tuesday, looking to bounce back from this disappointing loss and regain their winning form. The current assistant coach responsible for the game France vs. Israel on August 31 is not mentioned in the search results, with the focus on the German basketball team and its coaches, Alan Ibrahimagic and Alex Mumbru, in the provided sources.