🏀 In an electrifying finale at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Team USA defeated France 98-87, grabbing their fifth consecutive gold medal in men's basketball! 🇺🇸✨
Coach Steve Kerr made a bold move by starting Kevin Durant against the host nation, and boy, did it pay off! The \"Slim Reaper,\" who turns 36 next month, dropped 15 points, snagged four assists, stole the ball once, and even blocked a shot. Not too shabby for the veteran superstar! 😎
But the real showdown was between Durant and France's 20-year-old sensation, Victor Wembanyama. At even taller and younger than Durant, Wembanyama was a force to be reckoned with, pouring in a game-high 26 points. 😱 Talk about a clash of titans!
Despite Wembanyama's incredible performance, Durant stepped up when it mattered most. He was the only one on Team USA who could match the French prodigy's agility and height, making crucial defensive plays that turned the tide in favor of the Americans. 🛡️💪
Kerr didn't plan on leaning so heavily on Durant, but with Wembanyama practically unstoppable, he had no choice. In the end, experience triumphed over youth, and the USA continued their golden legacy. 🥇🎉
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USA win fifth straight Olympic men's basketball gold in "Curry Time"
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