Team USA men's basketball topped France 98-87 Saturday in the gold medal game at the 2024 Paris Games. Here's how it transpired.
Team USA men's basketball on Saturday topped France 98-87 in the gold medal game at the 2024 Paris Olympics, sealing its fifth straight spot atop the podium in the event dating back to Beijing 2008.Team USA took a 20-15 lead through the first as Devin Booker led the starters with seven points, capitalizing off smart off-ball movements.Anthony Edwards added six off the bench with two 3-pointers, while Jayson Tatum also logged minutes after blanking in the semifinal against Serbia.
Joel Embiid did not play in the second after starting the game, with Bam Adebayo seeing the majority of minutes at the 5. Devin Booker still led the U.S. in scoring with 13, while James and Curry got up to 12. Durant added 10. Curry, seeking his first Olympic gold, drilled four straight triples, including a ridiculous heave, to close the door shut on a potential France comeback.
The 35-year-old Durant became the first player to win four gold medals in U.S. men's basketball history, as well as scoring the most points in USA Olympic history, which he achieved during the Paris run.
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