In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team staged a miraculous comeback against Serbia, led by the unstoppable Stephen Curry. With 36 points to his name, Curry carried the team on his back, hitting a crucial go-ahead 3-pointer with just 2:16 left on the clock.
The Americans found themselves in a deep hole, trailing by 17 points in the first half and facing an 11-point halftime deficit – the largest deficit overcome by an American team since NBA players joined the Olympic roster in 1992. But Curry and his teammates refused to back down, fighting tooth and nail to secure a spot in the gold medal game.
Serbia, led by the talented Joel Embiid, put up a fierce fight, holding the lead for the majority of the game. However, in a stunning turn of events, the U.S. rallied in the final minutes to snatch the victory from their opponents’ grasp. Coach Steve Kerr described it as one of the greatest basketball games he had ever witnessed, praising Serbia for their flawless performance.
The stage is now set for an epic showdown between the U.S. and host nation France in the gold medal game, a highly anticipated rematch from the Tokyo Games three years ago. With LeBron James logging a triple-double and contributing 16 points to the team’s success, the Americans are poised to claim their 20th Olympic medal in 20 appearances.
“I’m really humbled to have been a part of this game,” Kerr remarked, acknowledging the fierce competition they faced. “Our guys were incredible in that fourth quarter, and they got it done.” As the U.S. prepares to battle for gold, the basketball world eagerly awaits the outcome of this historic showdown.
