It's the matchup we've all been waiting for at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Victor Wembanyama and France against Team USA's star-studded roster, with a gold medal on the line.
The two international basketball powers will clash in the gold medal game on Saturday afternoon, doing so for the second consecutive Summer Games. The Americans defeated France, 87-82, to win gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
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In Thursday's semifinal contest, Team USA needed a furious second-half comeback to beat Serbia, erasing a 17-point deficit in a 95-91 victory. Stephen Curry led all scorers with 36 points, while Joel Embiid (19 points) and LeBron James (16 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists) contributed pivotal buckets down the stretch.
France endured its own challenges in a physical semifinal bout with Germany, eventually pulling away for a 73-69 win. Guerschon Yabusele scored a team-high 17 points, while Wembanyama chipped in 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks.
Now, Team USA is just one win away from its fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal, while France will look to win gold for the first time — and do so in front of a jubilant home crowd.
Here is everything that you need to know about watching the men's basketball gold medal game between Team USA and France.
What time is the Olympic men's basketball gold medal game today?
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 10
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
The gold medal game between Team USA and France will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 10. The game will be played at Bercy Arena in Paris.
What channel is the Olympic men's basketball gold medal game on today?
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Fubo | Peacock
Saturday's game between Team USA and France will air live on NBC.
Fans can stream the game on Peacock, as well as Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.
Team USA Olympic basketball schedule 2024
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 28 | USA 110, Serbia 84 | — | — |
| July 31 | USA 103, South Sudan 86 | — | — |
| Aug. 3 | USA 104, Puerto Rico 83 | — | — |
| Aug. 6 | USA 122, Brazil 87 | — | — |
| Aug. 8 | USA 95, Serbia 91 | — | — |
| Aug. 10 | USA vs. France | 3:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, Peacock |
USA Olympic men's basketball roster
| Name | Team |
|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | Miami Heat |
| Devin Booker | Phoenix Suns |
| Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors |
| Anthony Davis | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Kevin Durant | Phoenix Suns |
| Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers |
| Jrue Holiday | Boston Celtics |
| LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics |
| Derrick White | Boston Celtics |
USA Olympic men's basketball coaching staff
| Name | Team |
|---|---|
| Steve Kerr | Golden State Warriors |
| Mark Few | Gonzaga University |
| Tyronn Lue | Los Angeles Clippers |
| Erik Spoelstra | Miami Heat |