Saturday’s highlight: Steph Curry made four 3-pointers in the final minutes to help the U.S. men’s basketball team hold off a beloved France team in front of its home crowd. For Curry, it was his first gold medal. Lakers LeBron James and Anthony Davis played big roles. Davis had four blocked shots and earned his second gold. James finished with 14 points and six rebounds on the way to his third gold. The U.S. women’s soccer team defeated Brazil 1-0 in the gold medal game off Mallory Swanson’s goal.
What to watch today: The U.S. women’s basketball team has dominated play and seeks its eighth consecutive gold, facing a France team that will have a home crowd on its side (6:30 a.m., USA). Closing ceremonies for an exciting Games in Paris will begin at 11 a.m. (NBC).
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