Strong as ever: United States’ players celebrate after their win in the final against France. — AP
SAITAMA: Kevin Durant led Team USA’s victory over France in the men’s basketball final in Tokyo, avenging a first-round loss and claiming a 16th gold for the country in the sport.
Durant, who in these Games surpassed Carmelo Anthony as the United States’ highest career scorer, led with 29 points in the 87-82 victory at the Saitama Super Arena.
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