The USA men’s basketball team continued their strong exhibition run with a convincing 105-79 victory over Serbia on Wednesday. This win improves their record to 3-0 in their five game exhibition slate ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Stephen Curry, who had been relatively quiet in the previous exhibitions, stepped up offensively with his official Olympic debut less than two weeks away. Curry scored 24 points, showcasing his scoring prowess and leadership on the court. Bam Adebayo also had a notable performance, contributing 17 points.
Anthony Davis played a significant role on the defensive end, finishing with seven points, six rebounds, and an impressive six blocks. His efforts were crucial in limiting Serbia’s offensive opportunities. Anthony Edwards added 16 points, while LeBron James chipped in with 11 points, further solidifying the team’s balanced attack.
The U.S. team displayed their dominance by leading by as many as 31 points in the second of two warmup games held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Americans now head to London for their final two exhibition games before the Olympics, facing South Sudan on Saturday and Germany on Monday at London’s O2 Arena.
The game against Serbiasaw the U.S. overcome an uneven start. A decisive 16-2 run in the second quarter allowed them to take a 56-42 lead, eventually heading into halftime with a 59-45 advantage. Nikola Jokic led Serbia with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Aleksa Avramovic added 14 points. Serbia was playing its second game in two days, coming off a loss to Australia and resting captain Bogdan Bogdanovic.
This matchup provided an important preview for both teams, as they will compete in Group C at the Olympics and open their quests for gold against each other on July 28th. The U.S. team’s performance in this game demonstrated their readiness and potential as they gear up for the Olympic challenge in Paris.
