US women win eighth consecutive gold medal in basketball
A'ja Wilson scored 21 points as the United States overcame a final scare to extend its run to a record eight consecutive gold medals in women's basketball.
A'ja Wilson scored 21 points as the United States overcame a final scare to extend its run to a record eight consecutive gold medals in women's basketball.
30 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and a bronze medal; Ezi Magbegor played the game of her life to survive a Belgian shooting streak and lead the Opals to their first Olympic medal in 12 years.
A courageous France fell in the gold medal match, but Guerschon Yabusele caught the attention of the basketball world with a stellar performance, culminating in a monster slam against LeBron James. WATCH HERE
Steph Curry saved the best for last in Paris: He followed up his heroic feat in the semifinals with a barrage of three-point shots, helping the USA shake off a courageous France and win the gold medal in men's basketball.
While Australian marathon mothers Sinead Diver, Genevieve Gregson and Jessica Stenson are eliminated early, the Opals want to grab a bronze medal in basketball.
Nikola Jokic was the star as Serbia stormed to the Olympic bronze medal with a 10-point victory over Germany in Paris.
The city's most coveted Olympic ticket is likely to be the men's basketball gold medal match, after hosts France prevailed and are expected to face the USA.