U.S. Men's Basketball Team Win

The U.S. men's basketball team, dubbed the "Dream Team" by the glorious nickname of the "Dream Team," won the Paris Olympics, achieving its fifth consecutive victory in the men's basketball Olympics.

The U.S. won 98-87 in the final match of the tournament held at the Versi Arena in Paris, France on the 11th after keeping a comfortable lead over host France. With this, the U.S. has achieved the feat of winning five consecutive tournaments since the 2008 Beijing Games. In addition, it has increased its winning record to 11 consecutive games since losing the first group match against France 76-83 at the 2021 Tokyo Games. 안전놀이터

Having suffered a 17-point deficit in the semifinal against Serbia two days ago, the team managed to win 95-91, which is considered a medicine. The U.S. led 29-27 with a three-point shot by Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns in the middle of the second quarter, and ended the game with a victory after continuing its dominant trend without allowing a turnaround.

Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors, a star shooter who had been sluggish in the early stages of the tournament but recovered since the middle of the tournament, flew high again on the day. Whenever France narrowed the score gap by adjusting its ranks, Curry responded with a clean three-point shot. When France trailed 87-93 with a three-point shot by Victor Wembanyama San Antonio Spurs, the winner of the NBA Rookie of the Year in the 2023-24 season, Curry scored a three-point shot 20 seconds later to dampen its willingness to chase.

French star Wembanyama worked hard with 26 points and 7 rebounds inside and outside, but Curry's performance, which scored 24 points by scoring only eight 3-pointers, faded. Kevin Durant Pinix Suns and Booker followed with 15 points, while LeBron James LA Lakers played the role of a housekeeper with 14 points and 10 assists and 6 rebounds.

Many celebrities from inside and outside the sports world appeared in the audience on the day, sharing the scene where the Dream Team won its fifth consecutive Olympic title. Not only legendary figures who embroidered NBA performances such as Scottie Pippen of the U.S. and Pau Gasol of Spain, but also French President Emmanuel Macron and French national women's soccer team coach Thierry Henry watched the event.

Durant, a frequent player of the Dream Team, has won gold medals for four consecutive times since the 2012 London Games, and has become the new record holder in this category on the U.S. men's basketball team. James decorated his fourth Olympic medal with gold after the 2004 Athens Games bronze medal, the 2008 Beijing Games and the 2012 London Games gold medal.