Curry scores 36 points as the U.S. men's basketball team advances to the gold medal game against France. PARIS - The U.S. men's basketball dynasty nearly fell amid a storm of Serbian three-pointers and a flood of questionable coaching decisions, but Stephen Curry wouldn't let it happen. Within a few minutes, the good feelings from the United States' blowout win over Brazil in the quarterfinals had already become a distant memory. Curry provided nearly all the Americans' offense early on, scoring 14 of the U.S. team's first 15 points en route to a game-high 36 points and an astonishing nine three-pointers. With the game on the line late, Curry rattled in a three-pointer, converted a transition layup and made two free throws to bring home the win.

Source: Washington Post August 09, 2024 03:33 UTC