Overview

• Sylvain Francisco delivered a breakout game with 32 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to steer a youthful France past Slovenia.
• Luka Doncic posted 39 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, yet France curbed his efficiency after halftime as he finished 8-of-20 with five turnovers.
• France overturned a 47–54 halftime deficit and closed strong, sparked by an Alexandre Sarr block and late baskets from Elie Okobo and captain Guerschon Yabusele.
• The final seconds turned contentious after Francisco scored with 1.1 seconds remaining, prompting on-court confrontations and a disqualifying foul for Nadir Hifi, with a FIBA disciplinary decision pending.
• France sits 2–0 and leads Group D, while Slovenia dropped to 0–2 after previously losing to host Poland.