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U.S. men’s basketball was tested. Stephen Curry had the answer.

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Stephen Curry had French defenders draped all over him like shrink wrap, but it hardly mattered. Fans across the world had seen this show before; only the stage was different. Playing in his first Olympics, Curry made the most of the moment, sinking a series of late 3-pointers — each more preposterous than the last — to lead the United States to a 98-87 win over France in the men’s basketball gold medal game.

Kevin Durant of the United States shooting over the leaping block attempt of Mathias Lessort of France.
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LeBron James of the United States from behind as he looks to his left.
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