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It has already strengthened the hosts in Paris. Victor and Yambanayamathe 7' 5″ San Antonio Spurs player who was named the NBA Rookie of the Year last season. Before the game, the atmosphere at Percy Arena was great, with stars like the four-time NBA champion in attendance at the VIP entrance. Tony ParkerChicago Bulls Legend Scottie Pippen Or world champion football player Thierry Henry.
In the final, the Americans started with a very tight defense, and most of the time they attacked the French who raised the ball in their own area, so it was difficult for the hosts to get into precise positions. At the same time, the defending champions made a lot of mistakes in attack, as the stars shot only 38 percent from the field, so they were unable to demolish their opponents significantly.
The French equalised in less than three minutes in the second half. Steve Kerr The national team captain asked for some time. The Americans' performance improved, as did James, who was playing with the Golden Boot. Devin Booker Under his leadership, the team reached the break with eight points (49-41).
After the switch, the Americans, a 36-year-old rookie, became a five-time All-Star, and also four NBA rings. Stephen Curry Thanks to his three-pointers, they quickly extended their advantage (61-47), but the French, thanks to Wembanyama, who had 20 points at the time, made a good start to the match, so the battle remained open during the last ten-minute phase (72-66).
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In a tense situation, Curry worked magic again in the final minutes.
The gap between the two teams did not close for long, and then after selling two American balls, the difference became a single three-pointer in the blink of an eye (82-79). Curry immediately responded with a three-point shot, and with two penalties for Durant, the visitors were again far away (87-79). Curry made three more three-pointers within a minute and a half – finishing the game with 8 of 12 attempts – so he practically decided the game with a minute left, and also showed his famous “go to sleep” move.
The US team won its 17th gold medal, and was crowned with its fifth consecutive Olympic championship. Kevin Durant Four of them were successful.
Men's Basketball and Gymnastics Final Results:
- USA-France 98-87 (20-15, 29-26, 23-25, 26-21)
