Olympic men’s basketball final LIVE: James takes on Wembanyama for gold medal

Posted by author August 10, 2024 Basketball

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.

James and Curry led a superb comeback to secure a final placeCredit: AFP

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.

France vs USA: Date and how to follow

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 vs USA: Route to the final

France

Group Stage

France 78-66 Brazil
France 94-90 Japan
Germany 85-71 France

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Wembanyama has led France to the finalCredit: Getty

United States

Group Stage

USA 110-84 Serbia
USA 103-86 South Sudan
USA 104-83 Puerto Rico

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

James has undoubtedly been the States' star again — James has undoubtedly been the States’ star againCredit: Getty

France vs USA: Squads

France

Victor Wembanyama
Rudy Gobert
Evan Fournier
Nicolas Batum
Frank Ntilikina
Bilal Coulibaly
Isaia Cordinier
Andrew Albicy
Guerschon Yabusele
Nando de Colo
Mathias Lessort

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United States

LeBron James
Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Anthony Davis
Joel Embiid
Devin Booker
Jayson Tatum
Jrue Holiday
Anthony Edwards
Tyrese Haliburton
Bam Adebayo
Derrick White

The USA's biggest threat will of course be Wemby, and he's not scared of the challenge — The USA’s biggest threat will of course be Wemby, and he’s not scared of the challengeCredit: Getty

France vs USA: What has been said?

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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