4-point play, Wemby's 8-0 run key France OT win

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VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France -- France got a game-tying four-point play by Matthew Strazel at the end of regulation, and Victor Wembanyama scored eight of his 18 points in overtime to lift France over Japan 94-90 at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.

Strazel, whose four-point play tied the score with 10.2 seconds remaining in regulation, scored 17 points to help France remain unbeaten in Group B play.

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Wembanyama scored the first eight points of overtime to give France a 92-84 cushion. Japan battled back and got it within 92-90 but the home team was able to close it out at the free throw line.

Grabbing at his lower right leg after a quick trip off the court late in the first quarter, then grabbing at his left hip a couple of times later in the game, Wembanyama seemed to be laboring at times in France's second game of the Paris Olympics.

Wembanyama wasn't much of a factor in the last 3-1/2 quarters of regulation, but the start of the game -- he had eight points in the first 3:20 -- and overtime was all Wemby.

Japanese star Rui Hachimura, who had 24 points, was ejected early in the fourth quarter after his second unsportsmanlike foul of the game.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

4-point play, Wemby's 8-0 run key France OT win

4-point play, Wemby's 8-0 run key France OT win

4-point play, Wemby's 8-0 run key France OT win

4-point play, Wemby's 8-0 run key France OT win

4-point play, Wemby's 8-0 run key France OT win