Cruxbuzz Staff
The USA men's basketball team is enjoying a golden era, having clinched another gold medal at the Paris Olympics finals after defeating France.
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The USA team displayed professionalism and unity as they won the match with a 98-87 scoreline at Bercy Arena in Paris
The USA has won five successive Olympic gold medals, starting in 2008 and continuing in 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024.
The USA has secured eight of the last nine gold medals in men's basketball.
Legendary player Kevin Durant has set a unique record by becoming the first male athlete to win four gold medals in a sport.
In previous Olympics where the USA won gold medals, Durant led the team, supported by his teammates in scoring.
In the latest final against France, a new hero emerged.
Steph Curry played exceptionally well, scoring 24 points including eight three-pointers, to clinch the gold medal for the USA in his Olympic debut.
Curry scored 60 points in the final two games of the Olympics, hitting 17 of 26 shots at crucial moments.
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