Stephen Curry Leads USA to Olympic Gold Against France
Stephen Curry's pivotal performance secures Team USA's fifth consecutive Olympic gold by defeating France with a score of 98-87.
Team USA won the gold medal and secured their 5th in a row by defeating the French team 98-87. The game was sealed by Stephen Curry, whose 4 3-point shots put an end to the French comeback. Therefore, as an Olympic newcomer, he has scored 24 point, been the deciding factor of his team winning, and have a first claim to the 2024 Olympic Games MVP title.
The French team led by Victor Wembanyama with 26 scored points were fighting to the end, finishing the game with a 3-point difference. Nonetheless, it was Mr. Curry’s performance that showed how pivotal he is for Team USA. This was also the historical gold medal for Kevin Durant, who became the first male to win 4 gold medals at Olympics, who scored 15 points and was responsible with main leadership throughout the match.
In conclusion, this win not only continues the streak of USA’s dominance during the Olympics but it also defines changes in the international basketball’s context. Over the years, Stephen Curry left no doubt that, matched by strong performances of Giannis Antetokounmpo during the 2024 Finals, he is the marquee NBA player of this decade.
