“Steph Curry’s Late Game Heroics Seal Team USA’s Olympic Victory and Extend Gold Medal Streak”
As France narrowed Team USA’s lead to a single possession, Steve Kerr employed a familiar tactic: he handed the ball to Steph Curry.
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Curry hit a crucial three-pointer late in the game, shifting the momentum. In the United States’ 98-87 win over France, Curry scored 24 points, making four three-pointers in the final three minutes. He went 8-for-13 from beyond the arc, with five assists and two steals, securing his first gold medal and Kevin Durant’s fourth.
Although Curry was new to the Olympics, he ended strong, scoring 60 points and making 17 three-pointers in the semifinals and finals. His performance was marked by his measured confidence, with key shots late in the game extending Team USA’s lead. His final shot with 35 seconds left, which NBC’s Noah Eagle dubbed a “golden dagger,” sealed the win and effectively ended the contest.
Team USA had 17 turnovers and struggled with free-throw accuracy, but went 8-for-8 from the line. Kerr’s choice to keep Joel Embiid on the floor, despite his struggles and a technical foul, was in line with his coaching style.
LeBron James was named MVP with 14 points and 10 assists in the final, while Curry’s clutch play was pivotal. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker each added 15 points, and Anthony Davis provided a strong defensive presence.
France settled for silver, but 20-year-old Victor Wembanyama highlighted a potential challenge for the U.S. in future Olympics.