Steph Curry led the United States to a 98-87 victory over France in the men’s basketball gold medal game, securing America’s fifth consecutive Olympic title. Curry scored 24 points, including crucial three-pointers in the final minutes of the game. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and LeBron James also contributed to the win, capitalizing on French turnovers and showcasing a dominant fast-break attack. U.S. coach Steve Kerr praised Curry’s performance as one of the sharpshooter’s finest hours, recognizing his ability to make clutch shots under pressure. Curry’s victory in the gold medal game also elevated him to a select group of players who have won an NBA championship, regular season MVP, finals MVP, and Olympic gold medal. Despite the pressure of high expectations, Kerr commended the unselfishness and resilience of the American players throughout the tournament. In the bronze medal game, Serbia defeated Germany 93-83 behind Nikola Jokic’s triple-double performance. The French team received a warm reception from fans at Bercy Arena, who stayed for the medal ceremony and sang the national anthem in support of their silver medal-winning squad.
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Steph Curry Guides Team USA to Fifth Consecutive Gold Medal in Men’s Basketball
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