Team USA Seizes Gold in Thrilling Basketball Finals
Team USA clinched gold in both the men’s and women’s basketball finals during the last weekend of the 2024 Summer Olympics, delivering nail-biting victories that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
On Saturday night, Steph Curry led the men’s team to a 98-87 triumph over France, dashing the host nation’s hopes for a fairytale ending. Curry’s late-game heroics, including a team-high 24 points, were crucial in securing the Americans’ fifth consecutive Olympic title. The star-studded roster, featuring NBA legends LeBron James and Kevin Durant, once again proved their dominance on the world stage.
The excitement continued on Sunday with the women’s final, where Team USA earned its eighth straight Olympic gold. The game was a tense battle to the finish, with France challenging the U.S. down to the last second. However, the U.S. team, anchored by WNBA champion A’ja Wilson, emerged victorious with a 67-66 win.
The women’s victory was particularly significant, as it helped the United States tie with China for the most gold medals at the 2024 Games—the first tie for golds in Olympic history. Overall, the U.S. finished with the most total medals, claiming 126, while China followed with 91.
