JOURNAL ARTICLE

Team USA Men's Basketball Team Defeats France for Gold.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gregory, Sean 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team winning its fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal by defeating France 98-87 at Bercy Arena. Stephen Curry led the team with 24 points and a crucial performance, marking his first Olympic gold, while veterans LeBron James and Kevin Durant added to their multiple gold medal records. The victory continued the U.S. team's dominance since revamping its program after the 2004 Athens Olympics, emphasizing commitment from top players. The article also highlights the competitive atmosphere, including French fans heckling U.S. player Joel Embiid, who holds dual U.S. and French citizenship.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2024/08, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:178949351
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