The United States beat France 87-82 to win the gold medal in basketball in Tokyo for the fourth time in a row, while "Captain America" Kevin Durant shines in the stars and stripes
Kevin Durant led Team USA's victory over France in the men's basketball final in Tokyo on Saturday, avenging the loss in the first round and returning home with the 16th gold medal in the sport.
Durant, who in these matches beat Carmelo Anthony as the US top scorer, topped 29 points in an 87-82 victory at the Saitama Super Arena.
The tournament drew the largest crowd yet to the arena north of Tokyo for these games, with the lower seats half-filled with athletes, officials, media, and volunteers instead of fans due to COVID restrictions.
France won its third Olympic silver medal in men's basketball, while Slovenia, making its debut in the Games, will play Australia in the bronze medal match later on Saturday.
Historically, the American men have been the team to beat, with 15 gold medals since 1936 in these games.
The tournament holds its fourth consecutive gold medal, but the team has proven itself in danger this year.
The US team lost consecutive exhibition matches in July and suffered a shock 83-76 defeat to France in the preliminary round of the Games, which was their first defeat.
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