USA Men's Basketball Wins Fifth Consecutive Gold, Defeats France 98-87 at 2024 Paris Olympics

Aug 10, 2024, 09:17 PM

The USA men's basketball team secured their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal by defeating France 98-87 at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Stephen Curry led the team with 24 points, including eight three-pointers and five assists, while LeBron James contributed 14 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds. Kevin Durant added 15 points, four rebounds, and four assists. This victory marks the USA's 17th gold medal in Olympic men's basketball history. The team overcame a strong performance by France's Victor Wembanyama, who scored 26 points. The win extends the USA's dominance in Olympic basketball, maintaining an undefeated record in the Olympic knockout rounds since 2004.