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SAITAMA (Japan), Aug 7 ― NBA All-Star Kevin Durant poured in a game-high 29 points to lead the United States past France 87-82 to win their fourth straight Olympic men's basketball gold medal today. The Americans started slow but earned a 22-18 lead after the first quarter and were 44-39 ahead at...

SAITAMA , Aug 7 ― NBA All-Star Kevin Durant poured in a game-high 29 points to lead the United States past France 87-82 to win their fourth straight Olympic men's basketball gold medal today.

They then crashed to seventh-ranked France in their opening group game, their first defeat at an Olympics since the 2004 in Athens. He had already reinforced his stature by surpassing his fellow great during group play to become their all-time leading Olympic points-scorer. Khris Middleton drained a crucial three-pointer to draw them level and three successful free throws from Durant gave them the lead for the first time as they ended the quarter with a 22-18 advantage.

 

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