Team USA Starts Quest for Gold Medal with Convincing Victory against Serbia

The U.S. men’s basketball team began their quest for a gold medal with a 110-84 victory over Serbia in their opening group play game. Kevin Durant led the way with 23 points, while LeBron James had 21 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists in his return to the Olympics. Nikola Jokić led Serbia with 20 points and eight assists, but they were unable to keep up with the talent on the USA side. The U.S. shot an impressive 62.3% from the field, including 56.3% from three-point range. Contributions came from all over the roster, with players like Jrue Holiday, Devin Booker, and Stephen Curry all making an impact. Durant’s return tightened the rotation, leaving reigning NBA champ Jayson Tatum on the bench for the game. Despite being heavy favorites to win their fourth straight gold medal, the U.S. put on an impressive performance against a solid Serbian team. The next game for USA is against South Sudan on Wednesday, a team they narrowly defeated in a recent matchup. Serbia, who won silver at last year’s FIBA World Cup, will also look to bounce back in their next game.

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