The United States basketball team, led by LeBron James and Stephen Curry, staged a dramatic comeback in the semifinals of the Paris Olympics to defeat Serbia 95-91 and advance to the gold-medal game.
Steph Curry had a game-high 36 points, including a crucial three-pointer with 2:24 remaining that gave the United States its first lead of the fourth quarter. LeBron James added 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, and was instrumental in the team's comeback.
Serbia, led by the NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, had controlled the game for most of the first three quarters, leading by as many as 13 points. However, the Americans' late surge, sparked by a three-pointer from Kevin Durant, proved too much for the Serbians.
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Serbia had a strong start, with Bogdan Bogdanovic, Jokic, and Aleksa Avramovic leading the charge. They built a 17-point first-half deficit, but the United States fought back, thanks to Curry and King James' heroics. The win puts the Americans one step away from claiming another gold medal.
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Serbia pushed Team USA to the limit, but Chef Curry's outstanding performance saved the day. He led the scoring and grabbed eight rebounds, and leading the Americans to a 95-91 comeback win. Curry's teammate, Joel Embiid, also made significant contributions, with Embiid posting 19 points.
This game was a different ball game compared to the warm-up game and the group stage game where it was more like a walk in the park for the Americans. For the semifinal game, the Serbians brought their A-game but couldn't sustain it during the third quarter. Fans on social media had a lot to say about the epic battle:
The United States will face a tough challenge in the final against France, who boast a talented roster including Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert, and Evan Fournier. However, if the Americans play to their potential, they should be able to secure another gold medal. Expect Curry, James, Embiid, and Kevin Durant to lead the charge once again.
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Ubong Richard is an NBA writer at FirstSportz. He has been an NBA writer since November 2023. His love for basketball and especially LeBron James makes his work inspiring and fun for readers worldwide. Ubong believes in adding value to any system, as this is his greatest skillset. He is currently a fourth year medical student studying to become a dental surgeon at the University of Calabar, Nigeria. If he's not following NBA games, you can catch him watching football especially Chelsea games.
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