The United States men’s basketball team continued their reign as the dominant force in Olympic basketball, winning their fifth consecutive gold medal with a 98-87 victory over host nation France in Paris.
The star-studded American team, led by NBA icons LeBron James and Stephen Curry, demonstrated their exceptional skill and teamwork to secure the top spot on the podium.
In front of a raucous crowd of nearly 20,000 fans at the Bercy Arena, France put up a valiant effort, narrowing the gap to just three points at 82-79 in the final quarter. However, Curry’s clutch shooting and the team’s collective talent proved too much for the French squad, as the Americans pulled away for the win.
This latest triumph cements the US men’s basketball team’s status as one of the greatest dynasties in Olympic history, with a roster featuring four NBA regular season MVP winners, 11 NBA All-Stars, and seven NBA champions.
The team’s impressive performance in Paris has earned them a place alongside the legendary 1992 “Dream Team” as one of the greatest Olympic basketball teams of all time.
