After a close call against Serbia in the Olympics semifinal, Team USA got out in front early in the Final against France. They’d stay in front, and win the gold medal by a score of 98 – 87.
Team USA was led in scoring by Steph Curry once again, with 24 points. Devin Booker tied Kevin Durant with 15 points. Booker also had six rebounds and three assists.
Anthony Davis had eight points on 4-of-5 shooting. He also led the team in rebounding with nine, and blocked four shots.
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The third former Wildcat, Bam Adebayo, played just nine minutes. He recorded two points and one rebound in the game.
Team USA shot the ball well overall in the gold medal game, especially from three-point range, where they made 18-of-36 shots.
The gold medal is Team USA’s fifth consecutive at the Olympics. As for the former Kentucky stars, Big Blue Nation congratulates them, and enjoyed seeing them perform on a world stage.