USA defeats Spain in Men's Olympic Basketball Final
Saitama, Japan - August 8, 2021
Team USA defeats Spain, 95-81, in the Men's Olympic Basketball Final.
The United States men's basketball team defeated Spain 95-81 on Sunday to win the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Kevin Durant led the way for the Americans with a game-high 29 points, while Ricky Rubio led Spain with 19 points.
The United States started the game strong, jumping out to a 10-point lead in the first quarter. Spain fought back in the second quarter, but the United States went into halftime with a 50-39 lead.
The United States extended its lead in the third quarter, and Spain was never able to get closer than 10 points in the fourth quarter. The United States ultimately won by a comfortable margin of 95-81.
The victory gives the United States its fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal in men's basketball. It is also the United States' 16th Olympic gold medal in men's basketball overall.
Spain's silver medal is its second consecutive Olympic medal in men's basketball. Spain also won the silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics.
The bronze medal game between Australia and Slovenia will be played later on Sunday.
The United States men's basketball team is now considered one of the greatest Olympic teams of all time. The team is led by some of the biggest stars in the NBA, including Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, and Jayson Tatum.
The United States team showed its dominance throughout the tournament, winning all six of its games by an average of 23 points. The team's victory is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaches.
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