Mike Krzyzewski's United States men's basketball team entered the final day of Group A play at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in need of a convincing win over France following narrow and uninspiring victories against Australia and Serbia earlier in the week.
But after isolation-heavy play dominated the Red, White and Blue's tactical approach in those efforts, the United States responded with a somewhat encouraging 100-97win over a French squad stocked with NBA talent.
By virtue of the win, the United States locked up the top spot in Group A and will square off against the fourth-place qualifier from Group B when the quarterfinals get underway.