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PARIS — Stephen Curry struggled to find his shooting rhythm early in the Olympics, making only five three-point shots in his first four games. However, when it came time for the medal rounds, he found his form just in time for the American team. With 17 three-pointers in the last two games against Serbia and France, he led the USA to their fifth consecutive gold medal, securing a victory of 98-87.

In a stunning display of skill, Curry hit his final four three-pointers in the last 2:46 of the gold medal match—an impressive performance that will be etched in the minds of all who witnessed it. “There’s just a lot of faith you have to live and die with those shots you believe you should take,” Curry said. “The last 2 ½ minutes were special. The guys hyped me up. We had confidence in what we were trying to do, and I was just really present in the moment and enjoying it.”

**The Key Shots:**

– **First Shot:** LeBron James brought the ball up the court while Curry waved Anthony Davis off to create room for a pick-and-roll. Curry set the pick, moved to the top of the key, and received the pass from James. He broke free from French defender Guerschon Yabusele and sank a three-pointer from the center. (USA 85, France 79, 2:41 remaining)

– **Second Shot:** During a timeout with 2:22 remaining, Curry suggested to continue the pick-and-roll with James while other players spread out. He received the ball and made Nicolas Batum jump, then shot from the left side of the key. “Don’t worry about me,” he hollered as he jogged down the court. (USA 90, France 81, 1:52 remaining)

– **Third Shot:** After Batum hit a three-pointer, narrowing the lead to six, Curry took the ball, passed to Kevin Durant, who immediately returned it. Curry then launched another three after faking out Nando de Colo. (USA 93, France 84, 1:18 remaining)

– **Fourth Shot:** Victor Wembanyama made a three-pointer, bringing France within 93-87 with 54.4 seconds to go. The Americans went back to Curry, who quickly got the ball back from Durant. This time, he held it and shot from a difficult angle over Batum and Evan Fournier. “I was kind of like, ‘What the hell,’” said U.S. center Bam Adebayo. “But then I remembered who was shooting.” It, of course, went in. (USA 96, France 87, 35 seconds remaining)

Curry celebrated by putting his hands to the sides of his head, a gesture he calls “Night night,” indicating to the opposing team that it was time to go to sleep. The game was over, and once again, the gold medal would be draped around the Americans’ necks. Having witnessed Durant win gold medals in three previous Olympics, Curry desperately wanted this moment. With four unforgettable shots, he delivered more than anyone could have imagined. “This may not happen again,” Curry said. “It was very, very special.”
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