Steph Curry led the United States to a 98-87 victory over France in the men’s basketball gold medal game at the Olympics. Curry scored 24 points, including four critical 3-pointers in the final minutes to secure the win. The American team utilized a fast-break attack to capitalize on French turnovers and misses, ultimately claiming their fifth consecutive Olympic title. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and LeBron James also contributed to the victory with 15, 15, and 14 points, respectively. U.S. coach Steve Kerr described Curry’s performance as one of his finest hours, highlighting his clutch shot-making abilities. The win elevated Curry to a select group of players who have won an NBA championship, regular season MVP award, finals MVP honor, and an Olympic gold medal.
The French team, led by NBA Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama, fell short in their quest for gold but were warmly applauded by their fans at Bercy Arena. After receiving their silver medals, the French players were serenaded with the national anthem by the supportive crowd. In the earlier bronze medal game, Nikola Jokic’s triple double helped Serbia defeat Germany 93-83, bouncing back from their semifinal loss to the United States. The U.S. victory was a testament to the team’s unselfishness and ability to thrive under pressure, as they navigated through high expectations to secure another gold medal in dominant fashion.
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