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The had to decide whether to go with the handicap or the team over at France. The latter is good as well but I decided on the handicap after all. Russia lost to this France 93-55 in a test game. That was in France, another one of blow-out wins for the French. Apart from wanting to win the gold here, they also want to entertain their fans in a way. They are trying to record as big a win as possible in each game. They beat Serbia in the preparation period by 13 (Serbia were without Teodosić, Erceg, Milosavljević), Russia by 38, Ukraine by 33 and 32, Georgia by 42 and Germany by 24. Only Belgium gave them trouble but that team does not suit them since it's good at preventing the French from rebounding. France beat Finland by 16 at the championship but the opponent hit some shots and things got complicated. They beat Bosnia 27 but could have won by 40 points if necessary. The Poland game was a struggle but Poland are better than Russia. Waczynski had unbelievable shooting in that game and Poland, just like Belgium to an extent, can grab a lot of rebounds. Russia cannot and that is something that will give France a chance for transition and counter attacks. That is what they crushed Russia through in the test game. Russia lost the test games to all the better opponents easily (Greece won by 15, Serbia by 34 and 19, France by 38). Also, the are 0-3 and things seem to be headed down hilll for Russia, which France should be able to take advantage of.