A nail-biting conclusion gave the Paris Olympics its first first gold contender. France, in a panic-packed game narrowly beat the FIBA World Cup champions Germany. The Victor Wembanyama-led side began the game in grave danger. However, the electric home ground helped them turn it around. And we can’t blame them. They couldn’t their eyes off for a second during the contest. Nor could Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr.

Turning the nervous moments of the game, Curry and his Golden State Warriors head coach were seen getting a glimpse of the tantalizing action between France and Germany. They were in the Paris arena for their own semifinal clash an hour away. They play Serbia for the other spot in the Final. Yet it seems they were already assessing their gold medal rivals.

Speaking of the first semi-final, France nearly escaped a late comeback from Germany. Franze Wagner, Germany’s ace against Greece could only put 10 points past the domineering France defense which once again didn’t start Rudy Gobert. However, he did strike with a vital three in the end to put the game to a single possession. Dennis Schroder began the game hot but went timid toward the end in his 18-point effort.

For the hosts, keeping Guerschon Yabusele in the starting lineup once again benefitted them. The muscular center put up a team-high 17 points while shooting 64% from the field. He also fought for 7 rebounds, including two offensive boards. Sharpshooter Isaia Cordinier added 16 points while Victor Wembanyama’s three blocks came clutch in their four-point victory.

Now, France will be the watchers as Team USA gears up for their battle.

Steve Kerr will hope to lead Stephen Curry to his first Olympic gold medal

Together, Kerr and Stephen Curry have won four championships besides one another and broken countless records. It’s only fitting that he is the man at the helm as The Chef works for his first gold in his maiden Olympics. Curry has previously represented the USA during the 2014 FIBA World Cup where he claimed gold.

But until Paris, the two-time MVP had never been part of an Olympic run before. Now, alongside veterans Kevin Durant and LeBron James, Curry is fighting to reclaim glory for the US. So far in four games, the Warriors’ cornerstone hasn’t fully flaunted his gifts. He is averaging 7.3 points and 2 assists.

He hasn’t had his usual shooting success during the Olympics. Nonetheless, he arguably has his best game for Team USA against Nikola Jokci and Serbia. In the showcase affair, Curry went off for 24 points, which included six triples. So far, he has only hit five threes in the Olympics.

However, Stephen Curry isn’t one to shrink to a shooting slump. And it only takes a few makes for him to decipher his range. Do you think he will have an influential impact tonight when Team USA attempts to book a seat besides France? Let us know your views in the comment below.