In the first match of the Tokyo Olympic Basketball Men's Qualifying League, the United States, which ranked first in the world, lost to France 76-83, making a tough start for the fourth straight victory.
The men's basketball qualifying league began on the 25th, and the United States, which is aiming to win the Olympics for the fourth consecutive time, played against France, which is ranked 7th in the world, in the first match of Group A.
In the first half of the United States, Damian Lillard took the initiative by scoring three three-point shots and returned with a 45-37 lead.
However, in the third quarter of the second half, France scored a three-point shot in quick succession, and it was reversed to 56 to 62.
In the final fourth quarter, the United States temporarily regained the lead, but with less than one minute left, France's Evan Fournier scored a three-point shot and was reversed.
After that, the United States, whose lead was expanded, lost 76 to 83, making a tough start for the fourth straight victory.
On the other hand, Japan of Group C, which will be participating for the first time in 45 years, will face Spain, which is second in the world ranking, in the first match on the 26th.