In the Tokyo Olympic Basketball Men's Final, the United States defeated France 87-82 and won the gold medal for four consecutive tournaments.
The final was held at Saitama Super Arena on the 7th, and the United States, which ranked first in the world, and France, which ranked seventh in the world, played against each other.
At the beginning of the game, it was difficult to decide on a three-point shot from the United States, and France, on the other hand, successfully connected the pass and attacked to take the lead for a while.
Even so, the United States rebounded with ace Kevin Durant at the center and turned around, leading in the first half with 44 to 39.
The United States did not loosen the attack in the second half, and Durant widened the point difference by increasing the score to 29.
In the end, France caught up, but the overwhelming United States won 87-82.
In the United States, NBA star players such as Stephen Curry declined to participate in this tournament one after another, and it was a turbulent start to lose to France in the first match of the qualifying league, but after that, he showed his strength and won the gold medal for four consecutive tournaments. Acquired and maintained the prestige of a “basketball powerhouse”.