Victor Wembanyama had an impressive Olympic debut, scoring 19 points and leading France to victory over Brazil, 78-66. His performance included key dunks and defensive plays that rallied the home crowd.
Nicolas Batum also scored 19 points as France overcame an early deficit and will next face Japan. Brazil's Leo Meindl and Cristiano Felicio each scored 14 points.
Australia took down Spain in their opener, led by Jock Landale's 20 points, while Germany defeated Japan, with Franz Wagner contributing 22 points. Both teams showcased strong performances in their respective matches.
