U.S. Men's Basketball Team Stages Epic Comeback Against Serbia to Reach Paris Olympics Gold-Medal Game

The U.S. Olympic men's basketball team made a remarkable comeback against Serbia in the semifinals, overcoming an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Led by Stephen Curry's 36 points and contributions from LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker, the team secured a spot in the gold-medal game against France.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Paris | Updated: 09-08-2024 08:32 IST | Created: 09-08-2024 08:32 IST
U.S. Men's Basketball Team Stages Epic Comeback Against Serbia to Reach Paris Olympics Gold-Medal Game
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Down by 11 in the fourth quarter, the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team stunned Serbia with a remarkable comeback, earning a place in the Paris Games gold-medal match.

Stephen Curry led the charge with 36 points, including a crucial 3-pointer, while Devin Booker and Kevin Durant contributed to a pivotal six-point sequence in two seconds that shifted the game's momentum.

LeBron James recorded a triple-double, and Joel Embiid scored 19. The U.S. will face host France for gold in a rematch of the Tokyo Games final, where they triumphed 87-82.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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