United States Survives Serbia To Gain Gold Medal Game

Overcomes 17-Point Deficit in Semifinal Scare

USA Basketball Triumphs in Thrilling Semifinal

The United States will play for gold. USA Basketball Triumphs as the team came close to tarnishing its stellar mark in a semifinal against Serbia on Thursday in Paris.

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Team Serbia roared to a 17-point lead and led by double digits in the fourth quarter before the USA unleashed a furious rally and escaped with a 95-91 victory.

It was 42-35 in the second quarter. And 76-61 late in the third quarter. The semifinal became must-watch television, as the Serbs, who had lost twice to Team USA in the run-up to the Olympics and an early round game seemed poised for a monumental upset.

Here Comes the USA

Steph Curry was the star for the USA, scoring 36 points. At times it felt like the Warriors star was going against Serbia alone. The Serbs outscored the USA in each of the first three quarters, hitting 15 3-pointers heading into the final 10 minutes.

Nikola Jokic hit a jumper with eight minutes left and Serbia led 78-67 before the USA caught fire.

A Curry 3-point shot with 2:24 left gave the USA the lead at 87-86. They built the lead to 91-86 on a Curry bucket and held on from there.

Up next after the scare is the game for the gold against France. After the Serbia scare, the USA needs to step it up against the home country team in what will surely feel like a road game.

The Lakers were quick to celebrate LeBron James on Twitter. James had a triple-double in the win.

McLaughlin-Levrone Lowers World Record Again

The NBC broadcasters tried to pitch the 400M hurdles final as a duel between Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and The Netherlands’ Femke Bol. They couldn’t have been more wrong.

McLaughlin-Levrone decimated the field, lowering her world record for the sixth time. McLaughlin-Levrone moved to 3-0 in races against Bol, who came away with the bronze in Paris.

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Noah Lyles Takes Bronze in 200M Despite Battling COVID

The 200M run was the stage and Noah Lyles was vying to complete the 100-200 double.

It was not to be as the sprint star from the USA finished third in the race.

Lyles fell to the track after the race and was attended to by medical technicians. He was wheeled off the track in a chair. Shortly afterward, it was reported he was being worked on in the medical area under Stade De France and that he had been diagnosed with COVID two days ago.

It’s taken its toll for sure” said Lyles, who is unsure if he will run a leg in the 4X100 relay.

Letsile Tebogo of Botswana won the gold, giving Africa its first gold medal in the event.

Kenny Bednarek of the USA finished second.

Who Will Carry the Flag for Team USA?

The question is, Who will carry the flag for Team USA at the closing ceremonies in Paris?

The Best Tribute of All

Dutch Olympic swimmer Sharon van Rouwendaal won the open water 10,000 in tribute to her late dog, Rio. A true Olympic story.

He needed a little operation for his lungs so I gave it to him in the hope we could live in the Netherlands after the Olympics together in my house with a garden. He had complications after the surgery and he died” she said, “I was like, ‘let’s try it and I’ll swim for him with my whole heart’. I did it, I won for him.”

The Last Word: Caroline Marks’ Shiny Purse


USA Basketball Triumphs against Serbia, showcasing their resilience and determination. As the team moves on to face France, they carry the hopes of a nation with them.


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