In the first match at the Olympic Games, the USA basketball team confidently defeated Serbia with a score of 110-84. The USA team, known as the Dream Team, showcased their skills, led by Kevin Durant and LeBron James. Durant scored 23 points, while James added 21 points and 9 assists.
The best player for the Serbian team was Nikola Jokić, who scored 20 points and made 8 assists, but his efforts were not enough to overcome the powerful USA team.
The current USA team roster includes NBA stars LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Anthony Edwards, Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, Devin Booker, Bam Adebayo, Jason Tatum, and Bam Adebayo.
Despite successfully concluding friendly matches with a 5-0 score, USA team coach Steve Kerr noted that the players are still far from their best form. "We need to play faster and move the ball better to avoid stagnation in offense," said Kerr.
Special attention was paid to Kevin Durant's status, who missed all exhibition games due to a calf injury but has been practicing with the team for two days now. Kerr stated that there are no plans to replace Durant in the roster, and his return to the court will depend on the medical staff.
The USA team plans to stay in Paris and travel by bus to their games in Lille to better adapt to the conditions. LeBron James, the most titled player of the team, became the USA flag bearer at the Olympic opening ceremony.