The French team achieved a breathtaking 103-64 victory against the Jordan squad, with 2 consecutive wins (another one was against Germany) in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Group Phase, it's now advancing to the Second Round. Here are some of the highlights from the game:
Axel Toupane (FRA-33), Ahmad Obeid (JOR-10) and Mathias Lessort (FRA-26) scrambling for the ball. Photos by Liu Xudong
13 Mohammad Hussein (JOR) ready to shoot while 17 Poirier (FRA) jumping to stop and Paul Lacombe (FRA-90) tripped and falling to the ground.
Dar Tucker (JOR-2) jumping up for a slam-drunk while Rudy Gobert (FRA-27) trying to stop him.
Rudy Gobert (FRA-27) hanging over the basket after scoring a goal with a slam-drunk.
Evan Fournier (FRA-10) dribbling the ball without any opposition.
Rudy Gobert (FRA-27) trying to stop the ball while the Jordan team managed to pass him.
Mahmound Abdeen (JOR-0) trying to get rid of Frank Ntilikina (FRA-1) while Ahmad Al Dwairi (JOR-44) eyeing the ball.
Andrew Albicy (FRA-21) holding the ball and ready to shoot.
Mohammad Hussein (JOR-13) shooting over the rim while the French squad jumping to stop him.