Heartbreak for France as Gabby Williams' Buzzer-Beater Falls Short (Watch)

 

Paris, France – In a dramatic and agonizing finish, the United States women's basketball team clinched their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal with a heart-stopping 67-66 victory over host nation France. The game reached its crescendo in the final seconds as French star Gabby Williams launched a desperation three-pointer that miraculously found its way through the net as the buzzer sounded. However, replay showed that Williams' foot was just barely touching the three-point line, rendering the shot worth only two points.

The incredible shot had the entire arena, and millions of viewers worldwide, on their feet. For a brief, exhilarating moment, it appeared France had pulled off a miraculous upset. But the cruel reality of the situation quickly set in as the officials reviewed the play and confirmed the devastating news for the home crowd.

Williams' shot will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most heartbreaking moments in Olympic history. Despite the crushing defeat, France's performance throughout the tournament was commendable, and they have undoubtedly earned the respect of basketball fans around the globe.

The United States, on the other hand, can now bask in the glory of their historic achievement. Their eight consecutive gold medals solidify their status as the undisputed queens of women's basketball. However, this victory was far from easy, and it required every ounce of determination and skill the team possessed to emerge victorious.

Social Media Reactions:

Social media was quick to weigh in and share their fervent opinions on what went down at the buzzer for the USA vs France Women's Basketball game. Fans felt that it was an 'incredible game' and even Team USA fans conceded that the 'french girls were ballin but it's still USA GOLD'. The shot Gabby took was even compared to the infamous 'foot on the line' from Kevin Durant in Game 7 against the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference playoffs not so long ago.

This was so sweet at the end of the game. https://t.co/5cLFzAuswW

— BullsKickAss (@Bullskickass) August 11, 2024

An intimate moment was captured at the end of the game when Sabrina Ionescu spotted Kobe Bryant's family courtside at the game. Sabrina is seen running over to the family before embracing Kobe's late Wife and surviving children. Pau Gasol stood aside as an on looker holding his son and clapping his hands in celebration.

 

Sports Flashback

Here's a flashback in time to that Game 7 when Kevin Durant stepped 'Big A** Foot' on the line, which ultimately cost the Nets a trip to the Finals in 2021. While the shot Gabby took wasn't exactly the same, what stands out in both scenarios is the pure athleticism that both players posses and what, in fact, was required to pull each of those shots off. Regardless of the score at the end of the game, both moments will live rent free forever in the basketball brain bank quadrant for the foreseeable future. 

 

ONE OF THE ALL-TIME GREATS AT WORK. pic.twitter.com/FoaZPuAhNw

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) June 20, 2021