Olympics basketball LIVE: USA v France score updates as Steph Curry stars to retain gold medal

Stephen Curry scores three breathtaking shots from beyond the arc to seal Team USA’s fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal in basketball.

France showed tremendous resolve, with Nando de Colo and Victor Wembanyama securing some consolation points, but the damage had already been done by, quite simply, one of the greatest players of all time.

After he is fouled by LeBron James, Guerschon Yabusele sinks one of his two free-throws, before Stephen Curry returns to the court to do what he does best: score three pointers.

Kevin Durant then concluded a dominant spell for Team USA with a free-throw of his own.

A foul from Anthony Davis on Victor Wembanyama sees the centre sink one of his two free-throws, before LeBron James leaps up for another dunk to deny France a spell of momentum.

Kevin Durant then uncharacteristically misses a dunk, but France, once again, is unable to capitalise on USA’s mistake.

Anthony Davis continues to shine under the lights, as another dunk from the power forward sees Team USA keep their nose infront.

Kevin Durant then sinks another sumptuous three pointer to maintain his side’s control over the game, with France now chasing an even greater deficit.

A dunk from Kevin Durant extends the USA’s lead before the fourth quarter, but Nando de Colo’s shot to hit the rim gave France the points after an interference from Team USA.

France now look to be in a strong position, with De Colo and Evan Fournier both making a real impact.

Evan Fournier restores the host’s belief with an excellent three pointer, only for LeBron James to cancel the shooting guard’s points with one of his own from outside the arc.

Nando de Colo then made a remarkable steal but was unable to launch a successful counter, with France not capitalising on USA’s mistakes.

Nando de Colo makes his mark on the game with a remarkable three pointer thrown from several yards behind the arc, but USA respond with a strong defensive effort to momentarily suppress France’s offensive onslaught.

LeBron James then sinks another spine shuddering dunk to galvanize his side.

An impactful visit from Guerschon Yabusele sees the forward claim 19 points in this game, following two flawless free-throws.

But LeBron James links up well with Stephan Curry, who scores yet another three pointer, keeping Team USA in the driving seat.

Joel Embiid sinks two free-throws before Stephen Curry sends his third three pointer looping into the hoop.

After inviting another foul, Embiid secured another two crucial points for Team USA.

After an intense and fiery first half, France trail by eight points, but look set take the USA all the way in this enthralling final.

As we enter the third quarter, the battle between LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama will only get fiercer.