The USA basketball team secured its place in the finals of the 2024 Olympic Games by achieving a hard-fought victory over the Serbian team with a score of 95-91 in a tense semifinal encounter. The match, held in Paris, proved to be exceptionally spectacular and demonstrative.
Stephen Curry led the game in points, scoring 36, including 5 three-pointers. His outstanding performance was one of the decisive factors in the Americans' victory. LeBron James also delivered a remarkable performance, achieving a triple-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists.
On the other hand, the Serbian side fought until the last seconds, thanks to the efforts of Nikola Jokić, who contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds for his team. Unfortunately for Serbia, it was not enough for a win.
The American team showed better shooting efficiency, hitting 57% compared to Serbia's 46%. However, in three-point shooting, Serbia was more accurate, achieving 38% compared to the USA's 33%. Both teams demonstrated a high level in free throws, with the USA making 83% and Serbia 75%.
Now, the USA is set to face the French team in the finals, which also advanced to the finals by defeating Germany with a score of 73-69 in another semifinal. The final match promises to be a true clash of giants, with both teams striving to win the gold medals.
The final will take place on August 10 and will be a battle not only for Olympic gold but also for national recognition in world basketball.