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Los Angeles Lakers Player Ejected From Japan-France Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 30, 2024 1:42 PM ET

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura is currently playing for Japan in the 2024 Olympics.

On Tuesday, they faced off against France.

During the second half, Hachimura was ejected for an unsportsmanlike foul.

Before getting thrown out of the game, he finished with 24 points and three rebounds while shooting 10/16 from the field and 3/5 from the three-point range.

Via Legion Hoops: "They just ejected Rui Hachimura in the Olympics against France over one of the softest unsportsmanlike calls you’ll ever see."

They just ejected Rui Hachimura in the Olympics against France over one of the softest unsportsmanlike calls you’ll ever see.

Horrible. pic.twitter.com/T7kQl3voDw
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 30, 2024

The game was a thriller and France won by a score of 94-90 (in overtime).

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama led the way with 18 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks while shooting 6/12 from the field and 3/5 from the three-point range.

France improved to 2-0, while Japan fell to 0-2.