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WATCH: Rudy Gobert Bodies Kevin Durant in the Paint During Team USA vs France’s Gold Medal Game at Tokyo Olympics
Gold medal glory is what is on the line as France takes on Team USA. USA is now chasing their 4th consecutive gold medal, and has made their mark in recent games. On the other hand, France is coming off a hard fought semi-finals matchup against Slovenia.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Basketball – Men – Semifinal – United States v Australia – Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan – August 5, 2021. Dante Exum of Australia in action with Edrice Adebayo of the United States and Kevin Durant of the United States Pool via REUTERS/Gregory Shamus
Team USA did not have a great start to the journey because they lost to France in their Olympic opener. However, since then, Kevin Durant and his men have turned things around for the good. After a poor start to his Olympics, Kevin Durant has certainly picked up the pace, scoring 20+ points in their last 3 games. Team USA had one of the impressive performances in the semi-finals against Australia, winning the game 97-78 to advance to the Finals.
On the other hand, France had their hands full in their semifinal matchup. Going up against Luka Doncic and Slovenia, they barely escaped as they won 90-89. A Nicolas Batum block saving the French from downgrading to the Bronze medal bout. Rudy Gobert has been playing his part well, looking like their best player on the floor. Evan Fournier has accepted the role of scoring the basketball.
Gobert shows no mercy to Kevin Durant of Team USA
Rudy Gobert did not take long to put up his first points on the board for France. Being a big man, he loves to attack in the paint. Likewise, he spotted the mismatch on Kevin Durant and bodied his way through for a dunk. France has taken no time to show their intent in this game so far.
They have got off to a great start with a 10-4 run. Fournier and Rudy Gobert are currently leading France as they have combined for 11 of the 18 first quarter points, Notably, Gobert has got it going early wih 6 points.
For Team USA, it is Kevin Durant once again who is scoring the points. Durant has been scorching hot, scoring 12 first quarter points. He will look to continue his momentum from the recent. Jrue Holiday has added 4 points to start the game as well.
Team USA now sits on a 4 point lead after the first quarter. And, will look to keep their lead and grab the honors of gold medal a fourth consecutive time.
Who do you think will come out on top?
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