USA make a strong start in Paris, convincingly defeat Serbia
The United States basketball team defeated Serbia 110-84 in the first round of the Olympic tournament, making the best possible start to their pursuit of the gold medal. After a less-than-ideal start, when the score was 10-2, the USA fought their way back into the game, and from then on, they were the only team on the court
The United States basketball team defeated Serbia 110-84 in the first round of the Olympic tournament, making the best possible start to their pursuit of the gold medal.
After a less-than-ideal start, when the score was 10-2, the USA fought their way back into the game, and from then on, they were the only team on the court, also winning the first quarter by five points.
Thus, the first half ended with the USA leading 58-49, but what happened next was true domination.
In the third quarter, the USA stepped up their offense even more and practically settled the outcome, as they entered the final quarter with a 19-point lead.
The Americans left nothing to chance until the end of the game and sealed a comfortable, convincing victory in which they scored more than 100 points.
Kevin Durant was the best player for the USA with 23 points. LeBron James scored 21 points, while Jrue Holiday had 15.
In the second round, the USA will play South Sudan, who defeated Puerto Rico in the first round.
The second-round games are scheduled for Wednesday.
