The United States me𝚗’s basketball team extended their unparalleled dominance on the Olympic stage, capturing their fifth consecutive gold medal with a tҺrilling 98-87 victory over host nation France.
Steph Curry, the NBA superstar, was the architect of the American triumph. His clutch three-pointers in the final minutes extinguished any hope of a French comeback, sealing the deal for Team USA. Curry finished with 24 points.
LeBron James contributed 14 points to the winning effort.
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker chipped in with 15 points each. With Saturday’s victory, Durant became the first-ever me𝚗’s basketball player to win four Olympic titles.
France, led by the prodigious Victor Wembanyama (26 points) and Guerschon Yabusele (20 points), mounted a fierce challenge. The home crowd roared as Les Bleus cut the deficit to just three points late in the game. However, the experience and firepower of the American squad proved too much to overcome.
With this victory, the United States solidified its position as the undisputed king of Olympic basketball.