Guerschon Yabusele's late-game heroics propel France over Hungary / News - Basketnews.com

When Andrew Albicy missed two clutch free throws, Gueschon Yabusele made a crucial rebound that helped France overcome Hungary in the final seconds.

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Guerschon Yabusele came up clutch for France (2-1) as one of the favorites of EuroBasket 2022 ultimately defeated Hungary (0-3) 78-74 (21-17, 21-22, 25-14, 11-21).

Player of the Game EFF 17 Rudy Gobert Points 15 Accuracy 6-9 Rebounds 9 Assists 0

When it seemed like France had the game in their bag (74-67) with under two minutes to go in the fourth quarter, Benedek Varadi scored a layup (74-69). After a successful defensive possession, Adam Hanga made a tough three-pointer to narrow the deficit to just two (74-72).

After a disorganized attack by France, Hungary had a chance to tie the game or gain a lead but David Vojvoda's shot did not go in. Rudy Gobert rebounded the ball but the Hungarian players failed to foul him as Andrew Albicy went to the free throw line instead.

Nevertheless, the guard missed both of them but Guerschon Yabusele made a clutch rebound and converted the ensuing free throws to push France's lead to four (76-72). Rosco Allen's dunk narrowed the game (76-74) but it was not enough as Evan Fournier made both free throws afterward.

Varadi's three-pointer did not go in and France celebrated its second win in EuroBasket 2022.

Yabusele finished the game with 17 points on efficient 6-for-8 shooting. He grabbed just three rebounds during the entire game but the third one was crucial. Rudy Gobert played his best game in the tournament. The center scored 15 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and had the best PIR on the team of 20.

Adam Hanga was the top scorer on the Hungarian roster with 18 points on 5-for-12 shooting.

France: Guerschon Yabusele 17 (5/7 2PT, 4/4 FT), Rudy Gobert 15 (6/8 2PT, 9 REB), Evan Fournier 12 (2/6 2PT, 2/4 3PT, 5 AST), Vincent Poirier 10 (4/6 2PT, 5 REB).

Hungary: Adam Hanga 18 (1/4 2PT, 4/8 3PT, 4/7 FT), Mikael Hopkins 10 (1/4 2PT, 1/5 3PT, 5/5 FT).

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