PARIS — The United States beat host France 98-87 to win the gold medal in the 2024 Olympics Men’s basketball tournament on Saturday night at Bercy Arena.
Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James led the team to its fifth consecutive gold medal and 17th overall.
Victor Wembanyama scored 26 points for France.
The U.S. outscored France 12-6 to open the third quarter and take its biggest lead of the game.
Stephen Curry has hit a trio of 3s, the last with 6:58 left putting the U.S. up 61-47. He shimmied his shoulders walking back up court afterward.
