Team USA Routs Serbia in Abu Dhabi
NBA Stars Way Too Strong for Nikola Jokic & Co.

Team USA put on a show in the showcase against Serbia in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. In basketball news, Team USA routing Serbia, the U.S. Olympians trailed early but erupted in the second quarter and routed Serbia, 105-79.
The U.S. was sluggish early and had moments of sloppiness. Still, Team USA routed Serbia. Team USA hit 16 3-pointers on 36 attempts. Steph Curry led the attack with 24 points, most in the first half.
The overall message against a team starring Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is good luck to anyone in Paris trying to prevent the USA from winning its fifth straight gold medal in men’s basketball. The basketball odds for the Olympics will see the USA as an almost unbeatable favorite. A team would have to play a perfect game to win and that might not be enough.

The game was tied at 40 before Team USA went on a stunning run. The half was finished with a 19-5 run and the game had been broken open.
The third quarter saw more of Team USA routing Serbia with Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves closing it with a dunk to give the USA an 83-57 lead.
This was expected to test the USA but it was a laugher once the team found its footing. It looked like an All-Star showcase as the USA made play after play to thrill the crowd.
There is no such thing as garbage time because coach Steve Kerr simply puts in reserves who are NBA stars.
Jrue’s got eyes in the back of his head 👀
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— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 17, 2024
And the exclamation point:
Showstopper. 👑✈️
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In the Olympics, Team USA will play three Group C games in Lille on July 28 (Serbia), July 31 (South Sudan), and Aug. 3 (Puerto Rico). The knockout rounds then shift to Paris with the quarterfinals (Aug. 6), semifinals (Aug. 8), and gold medal game (Aug. 10).
Serbia Starts Quick
Team Serbia got off to a fast start and opened up a lead that grew to six points.
That’s filthy, Bron 😮💨
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— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 17, 2024
Steph Curry kept the team in the game early, including this spectacular four-point play.
Greatest Shooter Ever.
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Curry had 18 points in the first half. Edwards chipped in with 12.
USA Starts To Roll
The game reached a 40-40 tie in the second quarter when Team USA turned it on big time.The stars put on a basketball clinic, further showcasing Team USA routing Serbia.
Having fun out here!
Bam 👀 Ant 💥
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— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 17, 2024
Team USA continues its showcase with games in London against South Sudan and Germany on Saturday and Monday.
After that, it is off to Paris and the Olympics.