The USA’s super team will be going for gold this weekend as they take on hosts France in the men’s basketball final.
LeBron James has starred in Paris, leading his squad full of NBA superstars through the competition with five wins from five.
Gold medal favourites US were on the brink of an exit to Serbia in the semi-finals, but a late flurry from James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant prevented a seismic shock.
Their progression set up a mouth-watering clash with France, who are aiming for glory in their home Games after beating Germany.
Young star Victor Wembanyama, who stands at 7’4 tall, continues to dominate and has brought his country to within one win from glory.
This basketball gold medal match will take place on Saturday, August 10.
It will be held at the Bercy Arena in Paris tip-off is scheduled for 8:30pm UK time.
talkSPORT will have live coverage of the game while talkSPORT.com will keep you up to date with all the latest news.
The action will also be broadcast live across the BBC and Eurosport.
France
Group Stage
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
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Group Stage
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
France
United States
France’s Wembanyama has not held back when talking about how far France will go to get their hands on the gold medal this weekend.
“In our national anthem, we talk about blood,” he said following their semi-final win.
“We’re willing to spill blood on the court. So, it’s no big deal.
“If it allows us to win gold, I’m offering. Take all of it.”
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