USA Edge Serbia in Thrilling Basketball Match

The US basketball team has narrowly avoided a shocking exit from the Olympic tournament, coming from behind to defeat Serbia 95-91 in a nail-biting semifinal match. The victory sets up a gold medal showdown with France on Saturday.

The American team, led by NBA stars LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant, struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, trailing by as many as 13 points in the third quarter. However, they mounted a stunning comeback in the final period, outscoring Serbia 29-17 to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

The US basketball team celebrates their thrilling win over Serbia

The win sets up a highly anticipated gold medal match against France, who defeated Germany 73-69 in the other semifinal. The French team will be looking to avenge their loss to the US in the 2016 Olympic final.

The French team celebrates their win over Germany

The US team’s victory was not without its challenges. They struggled to contain Serbia’s potent offense, which was led by the talented Vasilije Micic. However, the Americans’ defense stiffened in the fourth quarter, holding Serbia to just 17 points.

Vasilije Micic was a thorn in the side of the US team, scoring 22 points

The win was a testament to the US team’s resilience and determination. Despite struggling for much of the game, they never gave up and were rewarded with a hard-fought victory.

The US team celebrates their win over Serbia

The gold medal match against France promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams boasting talented rosters. The US will be looking to win their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal, while France will be seeking to upset the favorites and claim their first Olympic title.

The US team will be looking to win their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal

The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the Olympic basketball tournament. Will the US team be able to overcome the challenge of France and claim another gold medal? Only time will tell.