In an electrifying display of skill and determination, the USA men’s basketball team pulled off an incredible comeback against Serbia in the Olympic semi-finals. Despite trailing by 15 points with just 7 minutes left, the Americans rallied to secure an incredibly 95-91 victory.
The game seemed all but lost for the USA, with Serbia dominating for nearly 90% of the contest. However, a crucial sequence sparked the American comeback. Kevin Durant’s three-pointer and Anthony Davis’s foul led to another three-pointer by Devin Booker, narrowing the gap to 78-73. This momentum-shifting stretch unsettled Serbia and energized the Americans, who took the lead for good with two clutch three-pointers from Stephen Curry.
– LeBron James achieved a remarkable triple-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists
– Stephen Curry scored a game-high 36 points, including nine 3-pointers
– Nikola Jokic impressed with 17 points and 11 assists for Serbia
This thrilling victory marks a continuation of the US team’s Olympic dominance, having secured gold in eight of the last 10 Games. The win sets the stage for a highly anticipated final showdown against France, who defeated Germany 73-69 in the other semi-final.
The USA will face France in the gold medal game on Saturday, August 10, at 3:30 p.m. ET. Will the Americans continue their Olympic reign, or will France pull off a stunning upset on home soil?
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