USA vs France basketball: A tale of two titans

The rivalry between the United States and France in basketball is one of the most storied in the sport. The two nations have met in the gold medal game of the Olympics three times, with the Americans winning twice and the French once. They have also met in the World Cup final twice, with the Americans winning both times.
The most recent meeting between the two teams was in the 2020 FIBA World Cup final. The United States won 87-75, but the game was much closer than the score indicates. France led by 10 points at halftime, but the Americans rallied in the second half to win by 12.
The United States is the clear favorite in the upcoming game, but France is a team that is always dangerous. The French have a number of talented players, including Rudy Gobert, Evan Fournier, and Nicolas Batum. They are also well-coached by Vincent Collet.

The United States has a deep team with a lot of experience. They are led by Kevin Durant, who is one of the best players in the world. The Americans also have James Harden, Anthony Davis, and Damian Lillard, who are all All-Stars.
The game is expected to be close, but the United States is the clear favorite. They have a more talented team, and they have more experience playing together. France is a dangerous team, but they will need to play their best game to beat the United States.
Here are some of the key matchups to watch in the game:

Kevin Durant vs. Rudy Gobert
James Harden vs. Evan Fournier
Anthony Davis vs. Nicolas Batum

The game will be played on Saturday, July 19, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. It will be broadcast on ESPN.