Sports world celebrates Team USA's gold medal win over France in Olympic final - ESPN

The United States men's basketball team are Olympic champions after their 98-87 victory over host country France in Saturday's Olympic gold medal game in Paris.

It is Team USA's fifth consecutive gold medal at the Olympics in men's basketball since earning bronze in the 2004 Games.

Stephen Curry capped off his first Olympic appearance by scoring 24 points, including eight 3-pointers, which is the most by any player in a gold medal game at the Olympics in men's basketball. Four of his clutch 3-pointers occurred in a two-minute, 11 second stretch of the fourth quarter to close out France.

Kevin Durant became the first American male to win four golds and had 15 points, while LeBron James scored 14 points with six rebounds and 10 assists. The Boston Celtics trio of Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum and Derrick White followed up their NBA championship with gold medals in Paris.

«This was a test. Obviously France in their home building they weren't going to quit,» Curry said after the game. "...This ranks very high [for me] in terms of the excitement and sense of relief [after] getting to the finish line. [An Olympic gold medal] is special."

Curry and Team USA's golden effort made waves online as the sports world sent virtual congratulatory messages after the win.

The United States has won 17 of the 21 gold medals in men's basketball at the Olympics.