Team USA won Olympic basketball gold on August 10, 2024, in Paris, beating France 98-87. Steph Curry’s 24 points, all from 3s, sealed it in the final. LeBron James, at 39, earned MVP with a triple-double. France’s Wembanyama dazzled but fell short at home. The win was USA’s fifth straight Olympic title. Bercy Arena buzzed with star power.
The game was tight, with France up 61-58 after three quarters. Curry’s late barrage—four 3s in two minutes—flipped it. Kevin Durant added 15, steadying the vets. Wemby’s 26 points showed his future, but USA’s depth won. LeBron’s 10 assists carved up the host’s defense. The Americans pulled away as France tired.
The roster blended old (James, Durant) with new (Edwards, Tatum). Earlier wins over Serbia and South Sudan tested them. France’s crowd roared, but Curry silenced them with a shimmy. The game echoed the 2020 Tokyo final, another USA-France clash. Gold No. 17 cemented hoops supremacy. Critics noted closer margins than past blowouts.
Post-game, LeBron hinted this was his Olympic swan song. Wembanyama vowed a 2028 LA rematch. USA’s stars celebrated with flag-draped photos. The win capped a rocky prep with roster debates. Basketball remained America’s game in Paris. The 2024 gold was a team effort.
