In a thrilling game, the United States, the top favorite, secured a hard-fought victory over Serbia with a score of 95-91, earning a spot in the final of the basketball tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Despite trailing for most of the match, the U.S. team managed to turn the tide in the final quarter, which began with a 13-point deficit (63-76), and will now face France in the final, repeating their matchup from the Tokyo Olympics.

The American team had to push themselves to the limit to overcome a highly competitive Serbian squad. With a standout performance in the final moments, the U.S. demonstrated their ability to perform under pressure and secure their place in the gold medal game. The final will be held next Saturday at the Arena Bercy, and anticipation is high for the clash between the two teams.

On the other hand, France also made history by advancing to the final after a closely contested win over Germany, with a final score of 73-69. Young prodigy Victor Wembanyama, a star of the French team and a player for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA, expressed his excitement about playing the final at home. “Playing the Olympic final at home is a dream,” said Wembanyama, who at 20 years old has been a key player for his team.

Although Wembanyama was not the standout player in the semifinal, he contributed with 11 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. The young talent emphasized the importance of seizing this unique opportunity and expressed gratitude towards the French fans. “Winning this semifinal in front of our fans has been incredible. The people have been amazing, and I’m grateful for all their support,” Wembanyama added.

The final between the United States and France promises to be an exciting spectacle, with Wembanyama and the French team looking to capitalize on the home-court advantage to secure the gold medal. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see how this star-studded matchup unfolds at the Bercy Arena, where the Olympic basketball champion of Paris 2024 will be decided.