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The U.S. men’s basketball team clinched their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal with a 98–87 victory over France on Saturday.
Steph Curry played a pivotal role for Team USA, securing the win by hitting three consecutive 3-pointers in the game’s final two minutes. Curry ended the game with a total of 24 points, shooting 8-for-13 from beyond the arc.
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker also made significant contributions with 15 points each, while LeBron James put up 14 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds. Anthony Davis excelled with 10 rebounds and four blocks, leading both teams in these categories.
Additional Insight on Three-Point Shooting
Team USA’s superior three-point shooting was a key factor in their gold-medal victory. Shooting 50% (18-for-36) from beyond the arc, the U.S. outperformed France, who only managed a 30% (9-for-30) three-point shooting rate.
Historic Achievements
This win marked Durant’s fourth gold medal, the most in Olympic men’s basketball history. James also added to his accolades with his fourth Olympic medal, comprising three golds and a bronze.
Celebrations for Team France
Victor Wembanyama led the scoring for France with 26 points and seven rebounds, followed by Guerschon Yabusele with 20 points and Nando De Colo with 12. Nicolas Batum’s efforts on the boards were notable as he grabbed eight rebounds.
For more details on Team USA’s victory, read Yahoo Sports’ Dan Wetzel’s coverage from Paris.
