Stephen Curry and LeBron James gave the United States their fifth consecutive gold medal after defeating host France in Paris.
Curry scored 24 points in the final, leading his team to a 98-87 win, while Kevin Durant, the first four-time men’s gold medalist in Olympic basketball history, and Devin Booker ) will score 15 points.
LeBron James, wearing metallic gold shoes that need no explanation, scored 14 points to win his fourth Olympic medal and third gold.
Victor Wembanyama, playing in his first Olympic final, had a strong performance for France, scoring 26 points, while Guerschon Yabusele added 20 points.
France will once again claim basketball glory on Sunday, but the women’s team will be at a greater disadvantage against the mighty United States, which has not lost at the Olympics since 1992 and is chasing an eighth straight title.
Sky Sports+ has officially launched and will be integrated into Sky TV, streaming service NOW and the Sky Sports app, allowing Sky Sports customers to watch more than 50% of live sports for free this year.
