Steph Curry and LeBron James Lead Team USA to Stunning Comeback and Gold Medal Game Berth
In a thrilling game, the U.S. men’s basketball team made an incredible comeback to defeat Serbia 95-91 and secure a spot in their fourth consecutive gold medal game. The Americans were trailing by as many as 17 points but rallied in the final quarter to overcome the deficit.
With a 13-point gap entering the fourth quarter, the U.S. team quickly cut the lead to five. LeBron James and Stephen Curry led the charge, with Curry scoring 36 points and James recording a triple-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. Joel Embiid also contributed significantly with 19 points.
The crucial moment came during a 14-2 run by the U.S. in the last few minutes, which included key shots from Curry and James. Curry’s clutch free throws in the final seconds sealed the victory for Team USA.
The win sets up a gold medal rematch against France, the host country, continuing their impressive run in international basketball.