Team USA narrowly escaped a tough challenge from Serbia in the semifinals of the Olympic men's basketball tournament, setting the stage for an exciting final against France. The French team will have the advantage of playing on home soil at Paris' Bercy Arena, creating an electrifying atmosphere that is sure to impact the game.
Team USA, boasting a roster filled with immense talent, dominated their group play matches against Serbia, South Sudan, and Puerto Rico, as well as a quarterfinal victory over Brazil. However, their semifinal clash with Serbia proved to be a much closer contest than anticipated, with the US team needing a late rally to secure the win.
Despite having defeated Serbia twice recently and appearing unstoppable, Team USA faced a resilient Serbian squad led by NBA star Nikola Jokic. The French team, while lacking a player of Jokic's caliber, will be fueled by the support of their passionate home crowd.
Stephen Curry, a key player for Team USA, acknowledged the challenge that France poses, noting the momentum and energy that the home crowd will bring to the final. The gold medal game is scheduled to tip off at 3:30 p.m. ET, promising an intense battle between two talented teams vying for Olympic glory.
