On July 29th, in the men’s basketball group stage of the Paris Olympics, Team USA defeated Serbia 110-84, securing a strong start.
In this match, Team USA initially struggled but gained momentum when Durant came off the bench and hit consecutive three-pointers, helping his team take control. In the second half, Team USA dominated, extending their lead and making the outcome of the game a foregone conclusion early on, ultimately securing a strong start.
With Durant’s return, LeBron, Durant, and Curry united, and in their Olympic debut, all three delivered impressive performances, combining for 55 points. Durant showcased his prowess as the leading scorer in Team USA history by scoring 21 points in just eight minutes in the first half. He was more reserved in the second half, only adding two points from the free-throw line, finishing with 23 points and going five-for-five from beyond the arc.
James remained versatile, contributing 21 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists; Curry capped off his performance with a three-pointer to reach double-digit scoring, finishing with 11 points, three rebounds, and three assists while shooting three-for-seven from three-point range.
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