Jul 25, 2021 - Sports

Team USA Men's basketball suffers first Olympic loss since 2004

The U.S. men's basketball team suffered a stunning 83-76 loss to France in its opener at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday.

Why it matters: The loss marked the end of Team USA's 25-game streak that dates back to the Athens 2004 Games.

This is the second-straight loss the U.S. basketball team has faced on the international level with France, though it is the first time the U.S. has lost to France in the Olympics.
The team will seek to redeem themselves when they take to the court Wednesday against Iran.
Losing to France this early doesn't mean that the team won't medal. The top two teams from each group will advance to quarterfinals.

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