Steph Curry and LeBron James produced fireworks as the USA claimed a fifth straight gold medal after beating hosts France in Paris.
Curry scored 24 points and led the way to a 98-87 win in the final, while Kevin Durant - the first four-time men's gold medallist in Olympic basketball history - scored 15, as did Devin Booker. And LeBron James, wearing metallic gold shoes that needed no explanation, scored 14 as he won his fourth Olympic medal and third gold. Victor Wembanyama, in his first Olympic final, was outstanding for France, scoring 26 points, while Guerschon Yabusele banked 20.
Paris Olympics LIVE! Latest news, updates and resultsWhat's on in Paris? Schedule and Team GB medal hopesParis 2024 Olympics medal table France will get another shot at hoops glory on Sunday but the women's team will be even bigger underdogs against the mighty Americans who have not lost in the Olympics since 1992 and are chasing an eighth straight gold medal.
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