Team USA Wins Fourth Consecutive Gold Medal at Tokyo Olympics

LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry Lead Team USA to Victory

Team USA defeated Team France 98-87 to win their fourth consecutive gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry led the way for Team USA, combining for 60 points. Rudy Gobert led Team France with 16 points.

The game was close throughout, with neither team able to gain a significant lead. Team USA took a 10-point lead in the third quarter, but Team France rallied to tie the game in the fourth quarter.

Curry hit a three-pointer with 2:50 remaining to give Team USA a 90-85 lead. Team France cut the lead to two points, but Durant hit a jumper with 1:10 remaining to seal the victory.

Team USA's victory is their fourth consecutive gold medal in men's basketball. They have now won 16 gold medals overall, more than any other country.

Key Stats

• Team USA shot 48.8% from the field, while Team France shot 43.6%.
• Team USA outrebounded Team France 43-32.
• Curry led all scorers with 29 points.
• Durant added 23 points and James added 16 points.
• Gobert led Team France with 16 points.

Quotes

"We knew it was going to be a tough game," said James. "France is a great team and they played hard. But we were able to make some big plays down the stretch and get the win."

"I'm proud of my team," said Curry. "We showed a lot of heart and determination tonight. We never gave up and we found a way to win."

"We're disappointed but we're proud of our effort," said Gobert. "Team USA is a great team and they deserved to win tonight."