Team USA needed a late rally to overcome a 15 point deficit against Nikola Jokic and Serbia to clinch a spot in the gold medal match against France.
The men's basketball gold medal game at the 2024 Paris Olympics should be an epic one.
Host nation France punched its ticket to the game first, beating Dennis Schroder and Germany in a low-scoring affair that ended at 73-69.
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The second semifinal delivered more points and maintained the thrill, with Team USA coming back from double digits to top Nikola Jokic and Serbia 95-91.
The two results mean LeBron James and Co. will take on Victor Wembanyama and Co. for the ultimate Olympic prize. Here's how to watch the final:
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When is the men's basketball gold medal game?
The men's basketball gold medal game is set for Saturday, Aug. 10.
What time is the men's basketball gold medal game?
Tipoff is slated for 3:30 p.m. ET, 12:30 p.m. PT.
Who is playing in the men's basketball gold medal game?
The gold medal will be contested by Team USA and France. The teams have not played each other in this current Olympic cycle, but met in the gold medal game in Tokyo. Team USA won 87-82.
How to watch the the men's basketball gold medal game
The Team USA-France men's basketball gold medal game will be broadcast on NBC and available to stream on Peacock.
