2024 Olympic Basketball: Live updates on the gold medal match between the United States and France

The United States team won its fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal in men’s basketball after defeating France, 98-87in the 2024 Olympics final in Paris.

Stephen Curry scored 24 points on eight three-pointers to win the first gold medal of his Hall of Fame career. The Frenchman kept his cool throughout Saturday’s game at the Bercy Arena in Paris, but ultimately couldn’t find a way to stop Golden State Warriors star from the other side of the arc.

LeBron James finished with 14 points, six rebounds and 10 assists to win his fourth Olympic medal — three golds to go along with a bronze. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant (15 points, four assists) became the first men’s basketball player to win four gold medals.

Victor Wembanyama had 26 points and seven rebounds as France won silver for a second straight Olympics. It was the first Olympic tournament for the reigning Rookie of the Year, who anchored a team that will once again compete for the podium in four years at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

Here are the moments, highlights and lessons learned from Saturday’s victory in Paris.

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