US Men's Basketball Defeats Brazil 122-87

The United States men's basketball team dominated Brazil in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics, winning 122-87 and securing a spot in the semifinals for the 20th consecutive time. Devin Booker led the scoring for the U.S. with 18 points, while LeBron James contributed 12 points and nine assists before leaving the game with an eye injury. Brazil briefly closed the gap to eight points in the second quarter, but a decisive 21-2 run by the Americans ensured a comfortable victory, with Kevin Durant surpassing Lisa Leslie to become the all-time Olympic scoring leader for U.S. basketball. The U.S. will face Serbia in the semifinals, after Serbia's overtime win against Australia. The other semifinal will feature Germany against France, following their victories over Greece and Canada, respectively. This win marks a significant step towards the U.S. aiming for their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal.