Staff USA began off sluggish within the Olympic Video games opener in opposition to Serbia, however rapidly turned issues round to safe a dominant 110-84 victory. Kevin Durant led the best way with 23 factors, together with 21 within the first half with out lacking a single shot, whereas LeBron James contributed 21 factors, seven rebounds, and 9 assists in 27 minutes. Nikola Jokic had 20 factors and eight assists.
Try among the instant reactions after the sport.
TEAM USA BLOWS OUT SERBIA 110-84 🔥
Bron: 21 PTS, 8 REB, 9 AST
KD: 23 PTS, 8-9 FG, 5-5 3PTUSA rematch vs. South Sudan on Wednesday 👀 pic.twitter.com/Uf6Qrg7lFP
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 28, 2024
Kevin Durant within the first half of his first recreation again for Staff USA:
21 factors
8-of-8 FG
5-of-5 3PT
Performed 8 minutes, 39 seconds pic.twitter.com/xMP9E293vc— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) July 28, 2024
KD finest fiba participant ever!!! He makes the sport really easy for everyone else cuz no one can do what he does as straightforward as he does it
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) July 28, 2024
Kevin Durant been saving crew USA for a decade man lol.
— Thunder Movie Room (@ThunderFilmRoom) July 28, 2024
When KD does not must cope with double groups each possession, he is probably the most unstoppable scoring machine in sports activities.
— Rondo (@Rondo_gh) July 28, 2024
Staff USA has performed 10 gamers tonight
Steph is at the moment ninth in minutes 😂
— WarriorsMuse (@WarriorsMuse) July 28, 2024
Man it’s so enjoyable watching Staff USA hoop! The very best gamers on the earth. PLAYING TOGETHER, Operating the Flooring, Sharing the basketball and Enjoying protection at a excessive stage. Each younger Hooper must be watching it. @TeamUSA
— Marcus Spears (@mspears96) July 28, 2024
When you’re questioning why the whole enviornment boos Joel Embiid each time he touches the basketball, it’s resulting from his selection representing Staff USA.
Embiid selected to play with the U.S. over France.
Every recreation within the 2024 Olympics will function vital booing for the previous MVP. pic.twitter.com/Ihi55hrIHJ
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) July 28, 2024
I guess Joe Mazzulla is someplace smiling like a madman at what Staff USA is doing along with his two stars
— Dan Greenberg (@StoolGreenie) July 28, 2024
