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Tokyo Olympics: Basketball LIVE, July 25, Day 2 —Team USA Men's Basketball kick off their campaign — Updates, score, results, blog
Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE blog for Basketball on Day 2 of the Tokyo Olympics.
The legendary Kevin Durant (Source: Bleacher Report)
Join us as we witness Team USA's campaign for a third straight gold in the Olympics. The team led by the legendary Kevin Durant is all set to go up against contenders France, led by three-time Defensive Player of The Year Rudy Gobert. We are looking forward to an exciting game filled with some of the best talents the game has ever witnessed.
Stay tuned with us!
Live Updates
- 25 July 2021 2:04 PM GMT
That's all folks!
France with a huge win against the United States. Evan Fournier's 28 and Rudy Gobert's dominance in the paint helped France win with a margin of 83-76.
- 25 July 2021 2:00 PM GMT
Fournier increase France's lead!
Evan Fournier continued to add to his memorable night by adding two more , bringing his total to 28.
- 25 July 2021 1:58 PM GMT
Lillard slips during a crucial moment!
Damian Lillard slipped with 17 seconds to go and Fournier grabs on to the ball. This sums up USA's night with them failing to take advantage of situations.
- 25 July 2021 1:55 PM GMT
De Colo hits clutch free throws!
France lead by 3 with 21.8 seconds to go with De Colo hitting both his free throws.
- 25 July 2021 1:54 PM GMT
A truly nail biting finish!
Draymond forced to foul with 22 seconds to go. De Colo on the line to increase the lead for France.
- 25 July 2021 1:52 PM GMT
Fournier with the go ahead bucket!
France's hustle plays lead to Fournier's go ahead bucket (76-74) US try countering but miss with 23 seconds left to go. We officially have our first nail biter.
- 25 July 2021 1:50 PM GMT
Gobert cuts the lead to 1!
Gobert cuts the lead with less than a minute and a half to go!
- 25 July 2021 1:47 PM GMT
Fournier for three!
Evan Fournier continues his strong night by scoring a three when they desperately needed. (72-74 US)
- 25 July 2021 1:46 PM GMT
Batum cuts the lead to four!
Nic Batum cuts USA's lead to four with a three-pointer.
- 25 July 2021 1:44 PM GMT
Lavine for three!
Chicago Bulls star Zach Lavine builds the lead back up to five with a three.
