August 6, 2024
De Paula totaled 15 points (4-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds and three assists across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 122-87 loss to Team USA in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics.
ANALYSISBrazil was officially eliminated from the Paris Olympics in its blowout loss. De Paula led the team in rebounds Tuesday, and he was the squad's second-highest scorer behind
Bruno Caboclo. The 28-year-old was quiet in the group stage while accumulating eight points, five assists and four rebounds across three games. However, De Paula ramped up his play in the Olympic quarterfinals, and he was able to hit double-digit points despite shooting woes.