Team USA needed a spark, and Steph Curry provided it when it mattered most, as he has throughout his professional career.
With just a three-point lead with 2:48 left in the game, Curry got Frenchman Guerschon Yabusele to skate and hit a three-pointer to extend the lead to six. It was the first of four three-pointers Curry made in the final minutes of the game.
The fourth three-pointer was the most important, with the United States up by six points.
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Stephen Curry of the U.S. reacts during the men's gold medal basketball game at Bercy Arena during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Curry quickly drove to the top of the arc to try to create space between himself and Nic Batum. He received the ball from Kevin Durant and dribbled to his left. He dribbled behind his back as Evan Fournier tried to help Batum guard Curry. The Golden State Warriors star had Batum's and Fournier's hands in his face when he took the shot with six seconds left on the shot clock.
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Curry made the shot and the United States won the game 98-87.
“It was an unbelievable moment,” Curry told NBC's Mike Tirico after the game. “I've been fortunate enough to play basketball at a high level for a long time. I don't know… This ranks very high in terms of excitement and the sense of relief of getting there.”
Curry scored 24 points, all on three-pointers.
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LeBron James (6) and Stephen Curry (4) of the U.S. celebrate after scoring a basket against France during the men's gold medal basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
He embarked on his quest to win a gold medal after his 2022 NBA championship victory against the Boston Celtics. He reflected on winning his first gold medal with Tirico.
“It's special,” she said. “Two years ago when we won our last championship, I knew this was going to be on the horizon and it was something I was excited to pursue. Anything you sign up for, any mission you take on, you give it everything you've got… These last five weeks together with this group have been nothing but 1-2-3 golds. That's what we've seen said.
“So for us to finally achieve that, for me to get a gold medal is crazy, and I thank God for the opportunity to experience that.”
Durant and Devin Booker each scored 15 points. LeBron James finished with 14 points.
It is the fifth consecutive gold medal for Team USA in men's basketball and the fourth for Durant.
France finished with silver medals in consecutive Olympic Games.
Victor Wembanyama of France reacts during the men's gold medal basketball match at Bercy Arena during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Victor Wembanyama had 26 points and seven rebounds in the loss. Yabusele scored 20 points.
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