Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard had 10 points and five assists as Team Canada took down France in a basketball exhibition ahead of the Olympics.
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard suited up for Team Canada in an exhibition match against France on Friday ahead of the 2024 Olympics.earlier this month. He is one of the 12 players that will try to earn a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and he will look to improve his own skills during these tune-up matches. "How to draw fouls. And rebounding," Nembhard said of what he is working on.
That group was a part of a clunky start. Rudy Gobert opened the scoring for France, but after just over two minutes of play, it was still only 2-2. Both teams were missing shots before Gobert broke the deadlock with a dunk. The first 2 of Andrew Nembhard's 6 first quarter points for Canada against France. He has 6 points and 2 assists so far.Nembhard had six early points, and Team Canada was ahead 25-19 after the first period. And Nembhard was still on the floor to start the second quarter. He went 3/4 from the field in his first stint, only missing a three, and he had six points and two assists at the time.
France opened the second half with a 5-0 run to reclaim the lead. Brooks committed a few fouls in quick succession, putting himself in foul trouble. That led to a stoppage — Canada needed to regroup. Nembhard made it happen in that final stretch. He had a slick assist to Olynyk before charging hard for a layup on the following possession. It was 64-58 in favor of Canada after three quarters.
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