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 crucial 3-pointers in the final minutes to secure the win for the U.S. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and LeBron James also contributed to the victory. The Americans capitalized on French turnovers and showcased a dominant fast-break attack, outscoring France 31-9 in transition points. Curry, a first-time Olympian, described the win as a high point in his career and expressed relief at reaching the finish line. His coach, Steve Kerr, praised Curry’s performance as one of his finest hours. With the victory, Curry joined a select group of players who have won an NBA championship, MVP honors, and an Olympic gold medal. The French team, led by Victor Wembanyama, received a warm reception from the home crowd despite the loss. Fans stayed for the medal ceremony, showing their support for the French team. In the bronze medal game, Nikola Jokic’s triple-double powered Serbia to a 93-83 win over Germany, bouncing back from a tough loss to the U.S. in the semifinals. The U.S. victory highlighted the talent and teamwork of the American players, who excelled under pressure to secure their fifth consecutive Olympic title.
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