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Paris 2024 Olympics fans are abuzz for this weekend's gold medal games, as Team USA takes on France in both men's and women's basketball. The gold medal round is one of the highly anticipated Summer Games events. The tournament finale is doubly interesting because the men's and women's basketball categories will feature the same countries.
The men's competition will air on Saturday, August 10 at 3:30 p.m. ET. The women's game will occur a day later, on Sunday, August 11 at 9:30 a.m. ET. Fans can watch both games on NBC and Peacock.
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Fans can't help but be excited for both games. Here are some comments from enthusiastic Olympic viewers:
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"Olympic script writers went crazy, unlike Adam’s writers, they need to get fired," one fan said.
"I will be tuned in no matter what," another fan is ready to watch both games.
"What a doubleheader! 🍿 " a fan said on X (formerly Twitter).
Some hoops followers have already made their predictions for both matchups:
"I can’t wait to hate France tomorrow," one fan said.
"So what you’re saying is we beating France two times over," one fan said.
"More certain about the women beating France than the men. James ain’t gonna lose. I expect a monstrous performance," another fan said.
The men's team beat Serbia on Thursday to qualify for the gold medal game. Meanwhile, the women's team outdueled Australia on Friday to advance to the tournament's final round.
Also read: "Humbled" - Steve Kerr reflects on Team USA's close call against Serbia
Women's Team USA was dominant against Australia
Team USA Women's Basketball recently concluded its game against Australia, which it won 85-64. Breanna Stewart dominated the game while scoring 16 points. A'ja Wilson contributed 10 points and eight rebounds.
Guard Kahleah Copper brought the team firepower off the bench. She finished with 11 points and shot 2-of-4 from behind the 3-point line.
After their victory against Australia, Team USA set a record of 60 straight Olympic wins and is focused on claiming another gold medal.
Their game against France won't be easy. The French national team is led by WNBA veterans Gabby Williams and Marine Johannes. Williams is a physical player who's locked in inside, while Johannes is a knockdown shooter from all angles.
Fans expect to see an amazing event this weekend.
