Curry and James Propel Team USA to Gold Medal Final
- Steph Curry scored 36 points while LeBron James contributed with a triple-double.
- Their performance led Team USA to a comeback victory.
- They have secured a place in the gold medal game.
In a nail-biting semifinal match, the United States men's basketball team overcame a significant deficit to defeat Serbia 95-91, securing their place in the gold medal game for the fourth consecutive time. The U.S. found themselves trailing by as much as 17 points and entered the fourth quarter down by 13, facing the prospect of a shocking upset. The turning point came in the final minutes of the game, as the U.S. rallied to cut the deficit to five with just over seven minutes remaining. LeBron James played a pivotal role, tying the game at 84 with a tough layup. Despite Serbia briefly regaining the lead, Stephen Curry's ninth three-pointer put the U.S. ahead, followed by another layup from James, extending the lead to three points. Curry continued to shine, scoring crucial points down the stretch, including two free throws that sealed the victory with just 8.2 seconds left on the clock. James recorded an impressive triple-double, contributing 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Joel Embiid added 19 points to the team's effort. The U.S. will now face host nation France in the gold medal game, a rematch of the previous Olympic final. As the team prepares for this high-stakes showdown, fans are eager to see if they can secure another gold medal. For ongoing updates, follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.