France Falls to Team USA in Men's Olympic Basketball Final
Team USA Defeats France 98-87 to Win Fifth Consecutive Gold Medal
The United States men's basketball team defeated France 98-87 on Saturday to win its fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal. The win gives the Americans a record 16 gold medals in men's basketball, more than any other country.
Team USA Dominates from the Start
Team USA led from start to finish, opening up a 10-point lead in the first quarter and never looking back. Kevin Durant led the way for the Americans with 29 points, while Jayson Tatum added 19 and Devin Booker had 16. Evan Fournier led France with 22 points, while Rudy Gobert had 16 and Nicolas Batum had 11.
The Americans shot 52.4% from the field, including 38.9% from three-point range. France shot just 42.3% from the field and 31.6% from three-point range.
Team France Puts Up a Fight
France kept the game close in the second half, but Team USA always had an answer. The Americans led by 10 points at halftime and by 12 points after three quarters. France cut the lead to seven points with four minutes remaining, but Team USA made its free throws down the stretch to seal the victory.
The loss is a disappointment for France, which was looking to win its first Olympic gold medal in men's basketball. The French team played hard and gave Team USA a scare, but in the end, the Americans were too much.
Team USA Continues Its Dominance
Team USA's victory is a continuation of its dominance in men's basketball. The Americans have now won 16 of the 19 Olympic gold medals awarded in the sport. They are also the reigning world champions and have won the past three FIBA World Cups.
The Americans' success is due to a number of factors, including their superior athleticism, size, and depth. Team USA also benefits from the fact that its players are all professionals who play in the NBA, the best basketball league in the world.
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