The USA basketball team is aiming for its fifth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics. In a recent warm-up game, they faced Serbia, led by NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. The USA’s star shooter, Stephen Curry, delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 18 points in the first half alone. His signature shooting thrilled the fans and led the USA to a commanding 105-79 victory, marking their third consecutive warm-up win.
First Half Dominance
The first quarter ended in a 28-28 tie. However, in the second quarter, Curry’s impressive shooting from the outside helped the USA pull ahead. Curry even had a four-point play, leading the team on a 19-5 run. By halftime, the USA had a 59-45 lead. The third quarter saw an 11-0 run, and the USA eventually won by a 26-point margin.
Curry’s Stellar Performance
Curry, who scored a team-high 24 points, was very pleased with his first-half performance. He noted that the team needs to replicate their second-quarter play during the Olympics. In the previous game against Australia, Curry had only managed to score 3 points. However, he matched that total in less than 30 seconds at the start of this game.
Team Contributions
The USA team boasts seven NBA MVP titles among its starting players, not including Kevin Durant, who is resting due to a leg injury. In addition to Curry’s 24 points, Bam Adebayo scored 17 points, LeBron James added 11 points, and Anthony Davis contributed 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 blocks.
Serbia’s Effort
Serbia’s star player, Nikola Jokic, scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Despite his efforts, Serbia couldn’t keep up with the USA’s firepower.
Key Statistics
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | 24 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Bam Adebayo | 17 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| LeBron James | 11 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| Anthony Davis | 7 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| Nikola Jokic | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
Conclusion
The USA basketball team showed their strength and depth in this warm-up game against Serbia. With stellar performances from their star players and a solid team effort, they are well on their way to achieving their goal of a fifth straight Olympic gold medal. The fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the Paris Olympics to see if the USA can continue their dominance in men’s basketball.(mnl777)
