2024 Olympics Basketball: Serbia defeats Team USA in Lille
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Team USA falls to Serbia in hard-fought Olympic basketball game
Team USA suffered a disappointing loss to Serbia in the men's basketball quarterfinals at the 2024 Olympics in Paris on Sunday. The Americans, who were seeking their fourth consecutive gold medal, fell 95-88 to a determined Serbian team.
Serbia controlled the game from the start, building a 10-point lead in the first quarter and never trailing again. Team USA fought back in the second half, but Serbia always had an answer. Bogdan Bogdanovic led the way for Serbia with 26 points, while Nikola Vucevic added 20 points and 12 rebounds.
Jayson Tatum led Team USA with 25 points, but he was the only American player to score in double figures. Kevin Durant had a disappointing game, scoring just 12 points on 4-of-15 shooting. James Harden also struggled, finishing with 9 points on 3-of-10 shooting.
The loss is a major setback for Team USA, who were considered one of the favorites to win the gold medal. It is also a disappointing end to the Olympic careers of several veteran players, including Durant and Harden.
For Serbia, the victory is a major upset and a huge boost to their hopes of winning their first Olympic basketball medal. They will face the winner of the game between Spain and Australia in the semifinals.
The loss is a disappointing end to Team USA's Olympic basketball之旅, but it is also an opportunity for the team to learn and grow. The Americans will have a chance to redeem themselves at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
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