France and USA Battle for Olympic Gold in Paris

Nail-Biting First Half Features French Run

The first half of the 2024 Olympic men's basketball gold medal game was a thrilling affair, with France and the United States trading blows before France ended the half on a strong run. France fell behind 25-24 early on but rallied to finish the half leading 49-39. The French offense exploded in the final minutes of the half, outscoring the Americans 25-16. Frances Guerschon Yabusele capped off the half with a field goal just before the buzzer.