Diaw, De Colo lead France in comeback vs. Great Britain

Written by Jeff Garcia on .

Great Britain held a 20-point lead on France but it wasn't enough to beat the French squad as France made an incredible comeback for a 79-74 win in exhibition play.

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker made his debut for France after his playing status was in doubt due to an eye injury he suffered in a nightclub brawl in New York City but didn't play much for the game nor during the huge comeback by France.

The key to France's comeback was a focus on defense in the second-half which frustrated Great Britain. France took the lead with 1:30 left in regulation up 72-69 and never let go.

Team France was led by Spurs' Boris Diaw who finished with 14 points while Nando De Colo finished with 13 points and three rebounds. Team Great Britain was led by Bulls' Luol Deng with a game high of 23 point and 12 rebounds.

France will next play BCM Gravelines in exhibition play before the 2012 Olympic Games begin.

7 comments
DevinDixen
DevinDixen

You got to be kidding me Jeff. You must not watch the game at all.

 

By third quarter, France was still down 15 points. It was when Diaw and De Colo got out of the game that France made their comeback. Diawara and Westermann lead the come back. Diaw came back late in the 4th quarter after Diawara was fouled out after being called for a double foul. But to say De Colo and Diaw lead the comeback, that's straight up bullshit.

TitletownX4
TitletownX4

GB has only 1 good player.  Good luck France.

ljharris
ljharris

Tony Parker made his debut?? Come on Jeff

sa2ny2004
sa2ny2004

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AirAlamo
AirAlamo

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sa2ny2004
sa2ny2004

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AirAlamo
AirAlamo

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