The USA Men’s basketball team defeated France 98-87 to win Olympic gold on Saturday. That wasn’t necessarily a surprising outcome given America has dominated the sport on the international stage for decades, but it was how they won that left jaws on the floor.
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With just under three minutes left, it was a one-possession game. That’s when NBA star Steph Curry took over with one of the most incredible stretch performances in history. He immediately drilled a three-point jumper. Kevin Durant then went to the line and drained two free throws. France answered with a jump shot to bring the game within reach again.
That’s when Curry completely took over. He made a three-pointer only to have France counter with a three. Curry then made another three-pointer. Once again, France answered with a three-pointer of their own.
Curry got the ball again during the next USA possession, and with a double-team draped on him, he sidestepped to the right. That’s when this happened.
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The internet lit up with patriotism in a rare moment of national unity. There was some humor mixed in as well.
It’s always a good day when America puts communists in their place, and by communists, I mean the French. To do it on their home court only made it better.