USA men's basketball wins gold behind Stephen Curry's late-game heroics vs. France in Paris Olympics 2024

The Team USA men’s basketball beat France 98-87, a victory with 5th consecutive Olympic Games, and won a gold.

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Stephen Curry’s heroic performance rescues the basketball team USA. He hits 3 consecutive 3-pointers in the game’s closing 2-minutes.

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Stephen Curry’s performance helps to finish with 24 points overall on eight for 13 shooting from 3.

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Kevin Durant and Devin Booker each of them score 15 points for the USA.

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Anthony Davis led with 10 rebounds and four blocks for both teams.

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There was a great difference between the USA and France winning teams; the USA shot 50% and France shot 30%.

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In the history of the men’s basketball event of the Olympics, Durant won his 4th gold medal.

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James won his fourth Olympic medal as well as three golds and a bronze in the Olympic Games.

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Victor Wembanyama, an athlete from the host country France scored the highest 26 points with seven rebounds.

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USA men's basketball wins gold in Paris Olympics 2024

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