In a game between two teams with contrasting fortunes, USA will be facing France in this second group game for the tournament favorites.
United States have won their last three games however they were run extremely close by Turkey as the game went into Turkey winning 93-92. They found their final group game against Japan in their vintage way when they thrashed Japan by 98-45.In the second group stage games they won their first game against Greece and their second group against Brazil 89-73.
France came very close to beating Australia in the previous game and lost by 98-100 but had won the game against Lithuania 78-75. This game is a must win for them against USA but will be tough being up against the toughest team.
Here is a look at this game.
Match Timing: September 11, @ 04:30 PM IST
Venue – Dongfeng Nissan Cultural and Sports Centre
Capacity- 15,000
USA –
There are no injury concerns for the team and they will be looking to try out players in this game and give them game time. Players like Khris Middleton and Joe Harris are expected to play more in this game along with the regular starters Kemba Walter and Jayson Tatum .
USA squad for the World Cup:
Marcus Smart, Harrison Barnes, Jaylen Brown, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, Kemba Walker, Derrick White, Donovan Mitchell, Joe Harris, Jayson Tatum, Mason Plumlee, Myles Turner
France –
They will bank upon Nicolas Batum and Evan Fournier and will rely on Nando de Colo and Andrew Albicy to come from the bench and make an impact on the game.France will need to do well in this game and upset the USA.
France squad for the 2019 FIBA World Cup:
Andrew Albicy, Nicolas Batum, Nando De Colo, Evan Fournier, Rudy Gobert,Thomas Heurtel, Louis Labeyrie, Paul Lacombe, Mathias Lessort, Timothy Luwanu-Cabarrot, Amath M’Baye, Adrien Moerman,Frank Ntilikina,Vincent Poirier,Axel Toupane
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USA – Joe Harris, Khris Middleton, Derrick White, Marcus Smart, Brook Lopez, Jaylen Brown
FRA – Nicolas Batum, Evan Fournier, Rudy Gobert, Frank Ntilkana, Amath M’baye
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France –
Nicolas Batum
His stats in the previous game were
Minutes – 34:34
Points – 13
Assists – 3
Rebounds – 3
Evan Fournier
His stats in the previous game were
Minutes – 32:30
Points – 31
Assists – 4
Rebounds – 6
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USA –
Kemaba Walker
His stats in the previous game were
Minutes – 25:30
Points – 16
Assists – 5
Rebounds – 1
Mitchell Donovan
His stats in the previous game were
Minutes – 21:56
Points – 6
Assists – 7
Rebounds – 6
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USA vs FRA Dream11 teams:
USA vs FRA Dream11 Predictions:
The game is expected to be a close one and USA are expected to win the game.