Team USA Wins Olympic Gold, Defeats France

Team USA secured their fifth consecutive Olympic gold in men's basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics by defeating France 98-87. LeBron James, who led the team with 14 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds, was named the tournament MVP, marking his third Olympic gold medal. Stephen Curry, making his Olympic debut, played a pivotal role by scoring 24 points, including eight three-pointers in the final. Joel Embiid, playing for Team USA for the first time, also won his first Olympic gold, making him the first Philadelphia 76ers player to achieve this honor. Coach John Calipari celebrated as three of his former Kentucky Wildcats players—Anthony Davis, Devin Booker, and Bam Adebayo—won gold. This victory continues to solidify the dominance of Team USA in Olympic basketball, with their total Olympic gold medals now tallying at 17.