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USA basketball managed to avoid a humiliating loss to Serbia by making a comeback in the end, securing a spot in the men's gold medal game against France at the Olympics.
In the NBA game, Steve Kerr's team had players like Captain Steph Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant, while their opponents were packed with star players. However, Nikola Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP, gave them a tough challenge throughout the game.
Curry scored 36 points and James had a triple double, with Durant's excellent shooting coming off the bench, all played a crucial role in defeating Serbia. Serbia held a double-digit lead for most of the semi-final game.
Germany, who had not been beaten before, were surprised by the French team in the first semi-final game. Victory Wembayama led the way for Les Bleus, who went on to win the FIBA Basketball World Cup in a thrilling match at the Bercy Arena.
Watch the live updates from the USA vs. Serbia match at the Bercy Arena here:
"Team USA Knew The Match Was Close"
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Bogdanovic Responds To Close Defeat
After the game, Bogdan Bogdanovic talked to reporters and mentioned that the game changed due to a few careless mistakes, quick baskets in transition, and some questionable calls.
I continue to think that we had a chance to win this game with a few more opportunities, an advantageous call, or a couple of shots falling our way. However, that's just how basketball goes sometimes. It's important to feel proud even in defeat, especially in a close game like this.
Even if you play incredibly well in a game, if you end up losing, you might be seen as a loser. However, I believe that losing does not define us as losers.
We demonstrated that we are capable of challenging the top teams globally, and I only wish we had come out victorious. Despite some positive moments, unfortunately, we ended up losing. We have a short turnaround of just two days before we need to bounce back and battle for the bronze medal.
He is also frustrated with the referees, mentioning that "we attempted to communicate with them and they did not attempt to communicate with us".
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2024 Olympics: Men's Basketball Championship
Thinking about the upcoming final game, it will be the 13th time the two countries have faced off. The USA team is currently ahead with a 10-2 record in past matchups, with the most recent games taking place at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago.
During the group stage of 2021, France emerged victorious with a score of 83-76. However, in the final, the USA managed to turn the tables and seek revenge with a score of 87-82.
The two teams faced off in the Olympic championship matches in 1948 and 2000, and the USA emerged victorious in both instances.
France hopes to secure their first-ever gold medal, while the Americans aim to clinch their fifth consecutive gold medal.
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US Men's Team Defeats Serbia, Advances To Gold Medal Game Against France
In just two seconds, they managed to score six points. Despite facing challenging circumstances, the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team quickly turned things around.
Returning to victory. Achieving a triumph. And advancing to yet another Olympic final for the gold medal.
Stephen Curry scored 36 points and made a crucial 3-pointer in the last two minutes and sixteen seconds of the game. The United States team won against Serbia with a score of 95-91, securing their spot in the gold medal match at the Olympics in Paris. The U.S. was behind by 17 points in the first half and faced an 11-point halftime disadvantage, which was the largest deficit overcome by an American team since NBA players started playing in the Olympics in 1992.
Serbia had an 11-point lead with 7 minutes and 19 seconds remaining. From that point on, the United States struggled to catch up.
The United States will go head-to-head with France in the gold medal match on Saturday night, while Serbia will take on Germany earlier in the day for the bronze.
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Steph Curry's Reactions
Curry has been discussing France, who the USA will face in the final on Saturday.
"They're playing on their own field, their lineup has been adjusted."
"Wemby has the potential to perform unexpectedly, while Fornier has displayed some impressive shots."
"I understand that they will rely on the energy in their home, so we need to begin strong. Apart from that, I am not well-informed about how their system works."
In the blog post, they talk about the performance tonight and the mindset going into the final. They mention that everyone is involved in this, some are more vocal about it than others, but everyone is committed.
With the support of our team's best players and legends, we have achieved a lot. The commitment from everyone is strong. It's the key to success.
I hope we come out victorious on Saturday. This game will truly push us to our limits and be unforgettable, especially considering how we were behind the entire time.
When talking about facing the home team in a challenging atmosphere, he mentioned: "Every one of us can remember a game where we were in a tough situation."
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Steph Curry's Reactions
After only two minutes of playing, I noticed that the other team was using a unique defensive strategy and scoring a lot of points quickly.
Losing oneself in the present instant, the outcome reveals itself, no matter what the situation demands.
In the previous game, I took three shots as required by the game. I didn't try to push it. What I love about Team USA and FIBA is that in every game, a different player steps up and hopefully, on Saturday, everyone will contribute in their own way.
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Steph Curry's Latest Reactions
I haven't had much luck so far in the tournament when it comes to shooting the ball. I had some good opportunities early on in the game to get into a rhythm.
During the last quarter, Joel made a crucial block that allowed a big shot. Those are the moments that make playing basketball exciting.
As a team, we are aware of our identity. Throughout the game, we did not perform at our peak level of basketball. Despite this, we were close to turning things around with just two key possessions. We could sense the momentum shifting in our favor.
At the end of the third quarter, there was a moment where you couldn't help but wonder if things were not going our way. It felt like the other team was unstoppable and you just hoped they would eventually ease up.
The beginning of the fourth quarter set the tone for the game. Our strong defense was crucial in helping us secure the win. We were able to score enough points, but our success ultimately came down to whether we could make key stops. While we struggled in the first three quarters, we were able to make adjustments and ultimately excel in the fourth.
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USA Beats Serbia 95-91 In Olympic Basketball
Steph Curry spoke at the press conference after the game and mentioned that the defense really stepped up in the fourth quarter, which was crucial in changing the course of the game.
Joel entered the game and made some key shots, while Bron was able to drive to the basket successfully. When you have a strong defense, it often leads to opportunities on offense.
"You have to give them credit, they are a really strong team and it's tough to defeat a team on three occasions."
"Returning in the manner that we did was remarkable. I have watched many Team USA basketball games, and this one was truly exceptional."
Chris Wilson on August 8, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Tomorrow is when the women's basketball semi-finals will happen. The USA will be playing against Australia at 4.30pm BST, and France will be going up against Belgium at 8pm.
The United States has emerged victorious in the past seven competitions, starting from Atlanta in 1996. Their only setback was in 1992 when they finished in third place, failing to advance to the final round.
Chris Wilson August 8, 2024 at 10:23 PM
USA Beats Serbia 95-91 In Olympic Basketball
The NBA superstars will face off against the French team, which includes players who have worked hard to get to where they are, as well as rising star Victor Wembanyama.
Curry, coming off a 36-point game, and James, who achieved just the fourth triple-double in Olympic history, will be playing against a French team that includes Wembanyama from the Spurs, Nicolas Batum from the Clippers, Rudy Gobert from the Timberwolves, and Bilal Coulibaly from the Washington Wizards.
Additional French athletes in the game are Mathias Lessort from Panathinaikos and Guerschon Yabusele from Real Madrid. Both players performed exceptionally well today, however, the matchup appears to be uneven on paper.
However, the French caused a unexpected outcome today, supported by their fans - is it possible for the same thing to occur on Saturday?
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