While the Blues beat Canada on Tuesday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was classy in a press conference, explaining that his teammates did not do what was necessary to win.
But their supporters preferred to blame the referees.
The French team will see the color of the semi-finals after a great victory over Canada on Tuesday, thanks in particular to a red-hot Evan Fournier in the last part of the match.
But for some supporters, this match was… rigged in favor of France.
The cause? Several questionable whistles according to them, including one of Victor Wembanyama’s last baskets.
The Blues lynched after the victory
The basket is nevertheless… valid as Internet users have insisted on pointing out.
As long as the referees judge that Wembanyama attempted a shot, the Frenchman has the right to take his own shot, even if he does not touch the hoop.
But some refuse to give in: this match was totally rigged for fans.
A post went viral on the networks this Tuesday in response.
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The game between Canada and France is the most rigged game in the history of sports.
A bit of denial in this statement, especially when you know some NBA games in the past.
But what is pushing Internet users to say that? Especially the fact that France obtained more than 40 free throws.
This game is a scam Wemby’s shot didn’t hit the circle. France had 40 shots… ridiculous
Yet, once again, the shots are not undeserved. Yes, France had a lot more shots and for one simple reason: the interior sector.
With Guerschon Yabusele and especially Mathias Lessort, Canada was overwhelmed in the paint, unable to contain these players.
But some Canadian fans have a hard time with that…
It seems that Canadian fans are bitter after the defeat.
There is not much to say about it, with a superior French team as shown at the start of the match.
A clean result, which will have to be repeated on Thursday against Germany.
