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Team USA Survives, Plus Five Favorite NFL Futures With Joe House, Rob Mahoney, and Anthony Dabbundo

2024/8/8
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Team USA faces a tough challenge against France for the gold medal. After a nail-biting victory against Serbia, the Americans, led by LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Joel Embiid, must overcome home-court advantage and a physical French team. The French team's defense, anchored by Wemby, will attempt to disrupt Team USA's offensive firepower.
  • LeBron James' triple-double performance was key to Team USA's win against Serbia.
  • Steph Curry found his rhythm, hitting nine three-pointers.
  • Joel Embiid showed dominance on both ends of the court.
  • France upset Germany with strong defense despite Wemby's shooting struggles.
  • Home-court advantage could be a major factor in the gold medal game.

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and Rob Mahoney to discuss Team USA's narrow escape against Serbia, Steph Curry having a game, Joel Embiid's Olympic moment, LeBron's brilliance, another Jayson Tatum DNP, France's semifinal victory over Germany, and a look ahead at the gold medal game between USA and France (1:19). Then, Bill and House talk with Anthony Dabbundo about his five favorite NFL futures bets with the season starting in just a month (57:17).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Joe House, Rob Mahoney, and Anthony Dabbundo

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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