Team USA routed Serbia in their first group game at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Kevin Durant delivered a near-flawless performance with 23 points, shooting 8-of-9 from the field, including a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc. LeBron James added 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists.
“To have KD on my side is a treat for sure.”
LeBron after his near triple-double performance in USA’s #Paris2024 opener! 🇺🇸
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— NBA (@NBA) July 28, 2024
It was a basketball clinic by the Americans, firing on all cylinders. Offensively, they shot 62% from the field, made more than half of their 3-point attempts, and tallied 24 assists. On the defensive end, Team USA recorded 3 blocks, 9 steals, and 39 rebounds. The team also forced Serbia into 13 turnovers, converting 25 points from those turnovers.
He don’t miss
📺 @nbc @peacock #USABMNT #Paris2024 #Basketball
pic.twitter.com/W4HT8SX5De— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 28, 2024
Nikola Jokic led Serbia with 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists. Bogdan Bogdanovic added 14 points and 6 rebounds. Serbia kept the game close in the first half, but the Americans pulled away when Serbia’s outside shooting cooled down. They made only 9 of their 37 attempts from beyond the arc.
Team USA will have a rematch with South Sudan, while Serbia will face Puerto Rico on July 31st.
