France tops Canada and Serbia beats Australia in OT to reach Olympic semis. Germany, US also advance

Franz Wagner, right, of Germany, shoots as Nick Calathes, of Greece, defends during a men's basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France.

Franz Wagner, right, of Germany, shoots as Nick Calathes, of Greece, defends during a men's basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


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PARIS — Guerschon Yabusele scored 22 points, Victor Wembanyama had 12 rebounds and France beat Canada 82-73 to advance to its second straight men's Olympic basketball semifinal. Isaia Cordinier added 20 points for France, which is looking to add to its medal haul after winning silver in the Tokyo Games in 2021. It will meet Germany, a winner over Greece, on Thursday. Nikola Jokic had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Serbia stormed back to beat Australia 95-90 in overtime to advance. Serbia will play the U.S. in the semifinals after the Americans beat Brazil. France will meet Germany after Franz Wagner scored 18 points for the reigning World Cup champions.

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