SPOTTED: Travis Scott, Greg Popovich & others catch thrilling France vs Germany Olympic basketball game
France vs. Germany was a high-flying game between two of the best national teams in the world. The winner of this game would advance to the gold-medal game against whoever takes the Team USA vs. Serbia duel in the other semifinals.
A hard-fought game from start to finish had some stars in the stands. Multiple high-profile people were spotted watching this game, including one of the most legendary coaches in basketball history. Basket News' X (formerly Twitter) account shared a collage of Travis Scott and Michael Rubin sitting courtside.
The other picture shows San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, who previously won the gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics three years ago.
This game featured basketball stars, starting with San Antonio Spurs' young sensation Victor Wembanyama, four-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert and veteran Evan Fournier, among others in France. Germany featured Franz Wagner, Dennis Schroder and more to try to advance to the gold-medal showdown.
Popovich coaches Wembanyama in the NBA, which can explain his motivation to watch this game. Anyway, this game was entertaining from start to finish and it was decided in the final seconds.
Gregg Popovich, Travis Scott watched a thrilling end to France vs Germany
This France vs. Germany showdown was significantly different from the group phase duel. The host team played a more physical game against the best defensive team in the Olympic tournament. After starting the game losing the first quarter 25-18, it bounced back in the second period, limiting Germany to only eight points.
France kept the same energy in the third quarter, dominating Germany and making it clear that it was keen to play in the final game. Isia Cordinier and Guershon Yabusele were aggressive today, taking over the game even above the NBA stars.
The France vs. Germany game was decided in the final seconds after Franz Wagner drained a clutch 3-pointer that brought Germany close, 70-68. Wagner missed a big opportunity for his team, turning the ball over after grabbing a rebound that Victor Wembanyama couldn't catch.
Popovich, Scott, Rubin and the rest of the public witnessed a terrific game. The France we saw in the first round is part of the past, and this squad is a menace to whoever faces it in the final game. France gave Germany its first loss in two years in a major tournament.