Time and time again, their French counterparts, Frederic Weis in particular, got offensive rebounds and tip-ins, the type of effort plays that inspire teammates and demoralise opponents. Bad went to worse when Luc Longley limped off in the second half with what appeared to be a leg-muscle injury. The statistics tell the tale of France's complete superiority inside and outside. They had a lot of fire. Get start lists and fast results for Basketball.
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