Olympics basketball LIVE: USA v France score updates as LeBron meets Wembanyama

A foul from Anthony Davis on Victor Wembanyama sees the centre sink one of his two free-throws, before LeBron James leaps up for another dunk to deny France a spell of momentum.

Kevin Durant then uncharacteristically misses a dunk, but France, once again, is unable to capitalise on USA’s mistake.

Anthony Davis continues to shine under the lights, as another dunk from the power forward sees Team USA keep their nose infront.

Kevin Durant then sinks another sumptuous three pointer to maintain his side’s control over the game, with France now chasing an even greater deficit.

A dunk from Kevin Durant extends the USA’s lead before the fourth quarter, but Nando de Colo’s shot to hit the rim gave France the points after an interference from Team USA.

France now look to be in a strong position, with De Colo and Evan Fournier both making a real impact.

Evan Fournier restores the host’s belief with an excellent three pointer, only for LeBron James to cancel the shooting guard’s points with one of his own from outside the arc.

Nando de Colo then made a remarkable steal but was unable to launch a successful counter, with France not capitalising on USA’s mistakes.

Nando de Colo makes his mark on the game with a remarkable three pointer thrown from several yards behind the arc, but USA respond with a strong defensive effort to momentarily suppress France’s offensive onslaught.

LeBron James then sinks another spine shuddering dunk to galvanize his side.

An impactful visit from Guerschon Yabusele sees the forward claim 19 points in this game, following two flawless free-throws.

But LeBron James links up well with Stephan Curry, who scores yet another three pointer, keeping Team USA in the driving seat.

Joel Embiid sinks two free-throws before Stephen Curry sends his third three pointer looping into the hoop.

After inviting another foul, Embiid secured another two crucial points for Team USA.

After an intense and fiery first half, France trail by eight points, but look set take the USA all the way in this enthralling final.

As we enter the third quarter, the battle between LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama will only get fiercer.

Devin Booker earns himself a free-throw and sinks one home for Team USA, but then makes a foul himself and is called to the bench by Steve Kerr.

As the first half comes to a close, France continue to dig themselves out of their deficit, with Jrue Holiday scoring a three pointer to conclude USA’s impressive first half spell.

LeBron James’ free-throw sees the USA extend their lead, before France claims three free-throws of their own, with Guerschon Yabusele securing two points.

Yabusele then leaps over James to execute a phenominal dunk, before sinking another free-throw to keep France in the game.