Basketball: France edged Puerto Rico 78-73 in second semi-final of FIBA Under-17 World Cup final

France defeated Puerto Rico 78-73 in the other semifinal.The French began pulling away in the second quarter then take a 48-35 at the break when Killian Hayes hits a long three pointer as the halftime buzzer went off.Puerto Rico made a run late in the second half, but France hold on for the win and will face the United States in Sunday's final. Killian Hayes and Malcom Cazalon each scored 20 points to lead France.