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Olympic Basketball 2021: Durant, USA Upset by Gobert, France; 1st Loss Since 2004

Men's basketball got underway at the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo on Sunday, and the slate was highlighted by France upsetting Team USA.

The Americans trailed by six entering the fourth quarter after mustering just 11 points in the third before charging back and building a seven-point lead. Team USA struggled mightily from the field late, however, and Boston Celtics wing Evan Fournier hit a go-ahead three with 57 seconds remaining to give France a lead it never relinquished.

The Czech Republic, Italy and Australia also got off to winning starts Sunday as they attempt to end the United States' run of three consecutive Olympic gold medals.