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LILLE, France - Hosts France reached the men's basketball quarterfinals alongside Germany and Canada on Tuesday with wins as the group stage sees the Paris Olympics field trimmed from 12 to eight.The French eked out a 94-90 victory against a relentless Japan in a heart-stopping overtime session, while Germany fought to beat Brazil 86-73 in Group B at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium.
"Germany started strongly against Brazil, leading by double digits in the first quarter before sputtering and allowing their South American rivals to tie the score at halftime.German captain Dennis Schroder came to the rescue, scoring 20 points and providing the jolt necessary to rally his teammates to clinch the win.In Group A, Greece's Giannis Antetokounmpo brought all his NBA experience as the Milwaukee Bucks small forward made 27 points, hitting 11 rebounds and three assists.
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