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Chinanews.com, August 11: Beijing time on the 11th, the men's basketball final of the Paris Olympics ended. The US team defeated the host France team 98:87 and achieved five consecutive Olympic championships.

This focus battle attracted the attention of many celebrities, including International Olympic Committee President Bach and basketball stars such as Nowitzki, Gasol, and Parker who all watched the game on the spot.

James attacks with the ball. Photo by Zhao Wenyu, a reporter from China News Service

Both teams sent out players who performed well in the previous semi-finals in their starting lineups. The US team was Curry, Booker, James, Durant, and Embiid, while the French team was Cordinier, Ntilikina, Batum, Yabusele, and Wenbanyama.

After the opening, the two teams fought back and forth. The French men's basketball team focused on the inside, and Wen Banyama continued to create damage under the basket. The US team, led by James and Curry, sought more opportunities through counterattacks and strived to increase the speed of attack. Edwards and Booker made three-pointers, and the US team led by 5 points at the end of the first quarter.