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Gobert produced seven points (3-6 FG, 1-5 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 27 minutes in France's 94-90 overtime win over Japan in the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.

Gobert was unstoppable on the glass Tuesday, and he totaled a game-high 15 rebounds. The 32-year-old was quiet on offense, but he will likely not be tasked with too much responsibility on the offensive end alongside Victor Wembanyama and Evan Fournier. The defensive juggernaut's size and ability to protect the paint will be crucial for the squad in securing a medal in Paris. However, Gobert will likely not be expected to shoulder much of the offensive workload with only 14 points in two group-phase games thus far.

Wembanyama posted 18 points (6-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals across 31 minutes in France's 94-90 overtime win over Japan in the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.

Wembanyama proved his role as the clear No. 1 option for France, scoring a team-high 18 points, with eight of those points coming in overtime. The 20-year-old continued his elite two-way play Tuesday, and through two group-phase games, he has already racked up six steals and five blocks. Wembanyama has also accumulated 37 points and 20 rebounds across that two-game span, and his efficiency from deep against Japan was a welcome sight after he went 1-for-4 against Brazil on Saturday. The young star will hope to bring France to the podium, and the squad has the talent to do so with Rudy Gobert, Nicolas Batum and Evan Fournier alongside Wembanyama.

Jokic ended with 20 points (8-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and four steals across 31 minutes in Serbia's 110-84 loss to the United States in the Paris Olympics on Sunday.

Jokic led Serbia in points, assists and steals in Sunday's loss to Team USA while displaying an impressive plus-minus of zero in the blowout loss. The superstar was spectacular in the squad's group-phase debut, but that did not stop a loss to the star-studded roster of the United States. The three-time NBA MVP will continue to serve as the No. 1 option for Serbia alongside Bogdan Bogdanovic, as the squad attempts to win out in the remainder of the group phase.

Gobert chipped in seven points (3-3 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 18 minutes in France's 78-66 win over Brazil in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

Gobert was quiet on the offensive end, but in limited minutes he was able to make an impact on defense and shoot 100 percent from the field. The 32-year-old has made a name for himself as one of the best defenders in the world, and his ability to protect the rim will be crucial as France attempts to make a run in the Olympic Games.

Wembanyama produced 19 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT), nine rebounds, four steals, three blocks and two assists across 31 minutes in France's 78-66 win over Brazil in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

Wembanyama's Olympic debut did not disappoint as he displayed his elite two-way abilities in Saturday's win. The 20-year-old will undoubtedly be a focal point for France, and he will hope to take the squad on a successful Olympic run alongside Rudy Gobert and Nicolas Batum. Wembanyama is coming off a stellar rookie season, during which he averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 3.6 blocks and 1.2 steals across 29.7 minutes.

Theis tallied 18 points (7-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 20 minutes in Germany's 97-77 win over Japan in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

Theis impressed with his performance against Japan, racking up a team-high seven boards while shooting 100 percent from the field. The 32-year-old will likely play a significant role in Germany's Olympic campaign, which is also his first appearance at the Olympics. Theis will be asked to excel on the glass and the defensive side of the ball, especially as the squad still has yet to play France's spectacular frontcourt in the group phase.

Landale accumulated 20 points (9-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal across 28 minutes in Australia's 92-80 win over Spain in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

Landale was stellar Saturday as he led the Boomers in both points and rebounds while shooting the ball at an efficient rate. The 28-year-old will be tasked with going up against some of the best big men in the world, so he will play an important role in Australia's success with remaining games against Canada and Greece in the group phase.

Coach Steve Kerr said Saturday that he expects Davis (illness) to play in Sunday's Olympic matchup versus Serbia, BasketNews.com reports.

After missing several practices for Team USA throughout the week, Davis is expected to play in the squad's opening game of the group phase. The 31-year-old will likely fight for playing time with Bam Adebayo behind Joel Embiid, although Kerr could switch up the rotation and opt to pair Embiid and Davis together in the frontcourt. Davis is coming off a great season during which he played a career-high 76 regular-season games and averaged 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.3 blocks.

Coach Steve Kerr said Saturday that he expects Embiid (illness) to play in Sunday's Olympic matchup versus Serbia, BasketNews.com reports.

After missing Saturday's practice due to an illness, Embiid is expected to suit up for Team USA's opening game of the group phase. The superstar will be playing in his first Olympic game for the United States, and through five exhibition matchups he has shown he will likely be a focal point on the stacked roster. Embiid is coming off another stellar campaign during which he averaged a career-high 34.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.7 blocks while shooting 52.9 percent from the field during the regular season.

The Pelicans claimed Jemison off waivers Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Jemison was waived by the Grizzlies earlier this week but will now have the opportunity to compete for minutes in the Pelicans' frontcourt rotation. In 2023-24, Jemison averaged 6.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 assists in 23.0 minutes across 25 regular-season appearances.