Stephen Curry exceeded expectations in the fourth quarter of Team USA’s gold medal triumph.

The Warriors guard defeated Victor Wembanyama’s 7-foot-4 frame from beyond the arc to win his first gold medal and Team USA’s fifth in a row, 98-87, at Bercy Arena on Saturday.

A snapshot of the incident has gone viral, showing Wembanyama, who stands more than a foot taller than Curry, leaping to prevent the top shooter from lofting a shot over him.

“The modern version of David vs Goliath duel…”An X user posted.

Curry maintained his tear in the fourth quarter, scoring nine points in the final ten minutes to secure his first gold medal around his neck.

Wembanyama’s bucket brought France to within three points of the US in the fourth quarter, after the Americans had previously led by double digits.

However, Curry responded with a 3-pointer just 10 seconds later, helping to restore the advantage to double digits.

He sank two more three-pointers to increase his lead, including another miracle shot against a double team with only 35 seconds remaining.

3Stephen Curry of the United States celebrates with the flag after winning gold.REUTERS

Curry and his teammates celebrated the daggers in dramatic fashion, with many imitating his characteristic “night night” gesture.

Curry scored all of his 24 points from beyond the arc, going 8-for-13 on 3-pointers after only making nine in the Americans’ comeback victory over Serbia in the quarterfinals.

3Stephen Curry celebrates during the Men’s Gold Medal game at the AccorHotels Arena on August 10, 2024, in Lille, France.NBAE via Getty Images.

He also recorded five assists and one rebound.

Curry was excited to pair up with LeBron James and Kevin Durant in what may be their last Olympic games.

The four-time NBA champion and ten-time All-Star did not compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics or the Tokyo Games.

Curry chose to play in Paris at the age of 36, knowing that he would be 40 by the time the 2028 Olympics arrived.

However, he now has an iconic moment in the books.