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The U.S. men’s basketball team began their quest for a fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal with a decisive 110-84 victory over Serbia in their opening game at the Paris Olympics. Kevin Durant led the U.S. with 23 points, shooting an impressive 8-of-9 from the field. His performance was notable as he had missed all of the exhibition games leading up to the Olympics due to a calf injury.
LeBron James, making his return to the Olympic stage for the first time since the 2012 London Games, contributed significantly with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists. The win highlighted James’ ongoing impact on the game, as he provided key support throughout the contest.
The U.S. team demonstrated exceptional shooting accuracy, finishing the game with a 62.3% shooting percentage from the field, including 56.3% from three-point range. The team’s effective perimeter play was complemented by a strong defensive effort from their front-court rotation, including Joel Embiid, Bam Adebayo, and Anthony Davis.
Serbia’s Nikola Jokić, a three-time NBA MVP, led his team with 20 points and 8 assists. Despite Serbia’s efforts, including Jokić’s performance and solid contributions from other players, the team struggled to keep pace with the high-scoring U.S. squad.
The victory sets up the U.S. team for their next group stage game against South Sudan, a team they narrowly defeated in a recent exhibition match. Meanwhile, Serbia will face Puerto Rico in their next game.

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