Overview

• France defeated Poland 83-76 in Katowice, responding to the earlier upset loss to Israel and staying in contention for first in Group D.
• Captain Guerschon Yabusele delivered a France-career-high 36 points, including six three-pointers, with Elie Okobo sealing the win late from long range.
• The French Basketball Federation confirmed Alexandre Sarr is out for the rest of EuroBasket with a calf lesion sustained against Slovenia.
• France had already clinched a round-of-16 berth earlier in the day thanks to wins by Israel and Slovenia, tightening a group where France, Poland and Israel are level on points.
• Sarr’s absence deepens a depleted frontcourt that already lacks Rudy Gobert, Victor Wembanyama, Mathias Lessort and Vincent Poirier, leaving coach Frédéric Fauthoux with limited true centers.