The United States enjoyed an unprecedented basketball double win in the Olympics as both the men’s and women’s teams triumphed over France in nail-biting finals at the 2024 Paris Games. This prompted a witty message from the organization after Team USA’s impressive run in Paris.
In the men’s championship game, Team USA overcame a spirited French side featuring the rising star Victor Wembanyama. Trailing by 14 points in the third quarter, the Americans rallied behind a vintage performance from Steph Curry, who drilled four three-pointers in the final minutes to seal a 98-87 victory. LeBron James hailed Curry’s heroics, marveling at the superstar’s talent and the privilege of being on his side.
The U.S. women’s team faced an equally tough challenge from their French counterparts. After France raced to an 8-0 lead to start the second half, the Americans displayed their championship mettle, grinding out a 67-66 win in a frantic finish. WNBA star A’ja Wilson‘s 21 points and a crucial pair of free throws from Kahleah Copper proved crucial, as the U.S. survived a last-second attempt from Gabby Williams that was just inside the three-point line.
The triumph marked the U.S. women’s eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal, surpassing the record set by the American men’s team. Wilson hailed the “dynasty” built at USA Basketball, embodying the resilience and collective spirit that has underpinned the team’s unprecedented dominance.
USA Basketball Shares Witty Message After Men’s and Women’s Squads Dominate Olympics
After both squads have won their respective matches against France, USA Basketball shared a clever post on their official X account.
Doubleheader Dub. 🥇🥇
Nuit nuit. Sweep dreams from #Paris2024. pic.twitter.com/Ijg2yrd6Oc
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 12, 2024
The U.S. earned a record-breaking 126 medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, surpassing its previous best of 121 from the 2016 Rio Games. With 40 gold, 42 silver, and 44 bronze medals, the U.S. topped the overall medal table, though China matched their gold tally. American women accounted for 67 of the team’s medals.
With both squads asserting their global supremacy, the United States’ basketball teams have cemented their status as true Olympic dynasties. This will give fans more reason to look forward to the next Olympics in Los Angeles.
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