What to remember after the sad performance of the French team against Israel on Sunday (defeat 69-82), in Katowice.
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Hoard, discreet and efficient
We could have told you about the activity of Zaccharie Risacher (14 pts, 6/12, 4 RBS, 4 pds, 2 int) or the exceptional stroke of elie Okobo, author of 10 of his 13 points in … 42 seconds, straddling the third and the fourth quarter. He was not far from putting a fourth, which would have given +7 to the Blues. Galle. But we really did not want to multiply the French tops after this painful and painful meeting against Israel on Sunday (defeat 69-82). We preferred to highlight the work of the discreet Jaylen Hoard. 12 points at 6/8 for the Maccabi player Tel Aviv, with 4 rebounds, 2 interceptions, 1 pass and 1 against in 21 minutes. Everything in simplicity, without ever forcing. A real team player in summary.
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To regret having seen it so little served at the end of the game … “My game, my strength, is my ability to adapt. In general, I have my points like that, compared to what we do in attack, on cuts, easy things. The match took place … as it took place, but I have no disappointment in relation to this “he corrected against journalists, at a press conference.
Avdija walked away
After braking Luka Doncic on Saturday, at least in the second half, the Blues did not have to tremble in front of Deni Avdija. Except that the Trail Blazers player did almost what he wanted this Sunday … Bilal Coulibaly (4 pts) and his little comrades had all the sorrows of the world to contain it. And again, he squatted the bench for a while because of the faults (3). In the end, Avdija finished with 23 points at 7/10 on shots, including 3/4 from afar, with 8 rebounds, 5 interceptions and 2 assists in just over 26 minutes on the Katowice prosecution. It’s far too much … Note the 17 points of his acolyte Yam Madar in a team that made his match.
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Unrecognizable blues …
We did not recognize the French team. To shine, these bruises must be aggressive. We know it. They were not on Sunday. Fatigue, 24 hours after the duel against Slovenia? “”They also played on Saturday, like us. This is not an excuse that we can use», Awards Hoard, who prefers to highlight the collective attitude. “”We did not play with the right energy. We had to remain united. Obviously, we didn’t want to lose this match, but we can learn things and use it for the following matches ”he slips. “”We did not have the right attitude, it is not our philosophy ”abounds Freddy Faith, the mine of bad days in conf ‘.
… And stubborn
The Israelis used and abused the area. To which the Blues answered with a winning of award -winning fire, 32. Problem? They returned only to eight. It doesn’t make you heavy … “We were not surprised. We know this defense. We haven’t attacked well. It’s all», peste Fauthoux. «We are an athletic team, capable of penetrating, bringing out the balloons. We stayed around the line and we only shooted ”Grins Okobo, ensuring that the tricolors will quickly have to change the gear. “We don’t want to show weaknesses for the following teams”he explains. However, that’s what they did …
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Where did Yabsusele go?
As a good captain, Guerschon Yabusele should have shown the way on Sunday, ring the revolt and take responsibility. But we have not seen the new Knicks player, once again discreet offensively, as too often since the start of the competition. And we are not talking here about its low percentage of address (2/6, including 1/4 to 2 pts and 1/2 to 3 pts), but the too small number of shots and positions to undermine the Israeli defense. Only six shots attempted! It is too little for a player of this caliber, even if it is targeted. Especially when you have your physique … Like a symbol, the dancing bear has the less good +/- Blues (-15), with Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot. Note that Hoard is the only one in the positive (+6).
Francisco and Hifi, the artists broken down
We could speak of Isaïa Cordinier (0 PT, 0/3), Bilal Coulibaly (4 pts, 1/4) or Théo Malédon (5 pts, 1/5), all missed their subject on Sunday in Katowice (Poland). There is the choice … This time, Mam Jaiteh is saved by his statistics (9 pts, 5 RBS), even if we necessarily expected a little more in the absence of Alex Sarr (calf). But we preferred to focus on the crazy dribblers that are Sylvain Francisco and Nadir Hifi. Faced with such a tight block and this famous area, they should have provided solutions. It was not the case. They both finished with 2 points at 1/8 shots. Recall that the first named had signed a 32 -point recital against Slovenia on Saturday evening. It was not his evening … Two rooms, two atmospheres.
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