Paris 2024 Olympics - Basketball - Men's Gold Medal Game - France vs United States - Bercy Arena, Paris, France - August 10, 2024. Lebron James of United States in action with Guerschon Yabusele of France. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
PARIS (Reuters) -There was no "Miracle on the Seine" at the Paris Olympics on Saturday as the United States men's basketball team did as expected by grinding out a 98-87 win over France to claim a fifth consecutive gold medal.
With the French sporting spotlight locked on the Bercy Arena, the American showmen crushed Gallic hearts led by Stephen Curry and a fired up LeBron James, the "King" wearing shiny golden sneakers to mark the occasion.
