This live blog of the Team USA-France final has ended. See more updates from today’s Olympic action here.
What you should know
- USA men’s basketball team secured a fifth straight gold medal with a 98-87 win over France at Olympics in Paris 2024 on Saturday.
- After France made it a three-point game late in the fourth quarter, Steph Curry responded with four clutch 3-pointers to help close out the victory. Curry, who made eight 3-pointers en route to a team-high 24 points, earned his first gold medal.
- LeBron James delivered an impressive all-around performance of 14 points, 10 assists, six rebounds, a block and a steal, as the 39-year-old claimed his third gold medal.
- With a fourth gold medal, Kevin Durant broke a tie with Carmelo Anthony for most in Olympic men’s basketball history. Durant scored 15 points in the Finals, as did his Phoenix Suns teammate Devin Booker.
- France, seeking its first ever Olympic basketball gold, lost to the United States in the final for a second straight game. Victor Wembanyama scored 26 points, while Guerschon Yabusele added 20.
Here are updates from Steph Curry and Team USA victory over France in the gold medal game: