Team USA Advances to Gold Medal Game
Breathtaking Comeback Secures Victory Over Serbia
Unbeaten Team USA Will Face Serbia in the Semifinals of the Olympic Tournament on Thursday
Team USA produced a breathtaking comeback on Thursday to defeat Serbia 95-91 and advance to the men's basketball gold medal game. The United States has medaled in 19 Olympics, winning 16 gold medals, one silver medal, and two bronze medals since the first Games were held in 1936. The United States men's basketball team will attempt to reach its fifth consecutive gold-medal game at the Summer Olympics when it takes on Serbia in the semifinals on Thursday. The match starts at 9 pm local time (1900).
Team USA's victory over Serbia was hard-fought, as the team trailed by 12 points at halftime. However, the Americans rallied in the second half, outscoring Serbia 53-36 to secure the victory. Kevin Durant led the way for Team USA with 26 points, while Damian Lillard added 22 points and Jayson Tatum contributed 19 points.
Team USA will now face Spain in the gold medal game on Saturday. Spain defeated Australia 95-88 in the other semifinal matchup. The gold medal game will be a rematch of the 2016 Olympic final, which Spain won 89-88.
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