Team USA secured a convincing 105-79 win over Serbia in Abu Dhabi, with Steph Curry leading the charge with 24 points and 6/9 three-point shooting. A video trending on social media has the Baby-Faced Assasin hit a stunning three-point shot while falling much to the amazement of his teammates and fans.
This win marked the most complete game for the United States during this exhibition schedule, following a slow start against Canada and a close call against Australia. The team’s defense was able to contain Serbia from the start, despite some early turnover issues with Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo proving unstoppable. Davis had six rebounds and six blocks in just 18 minutes, while Adebayo had a huge impact on defense and added 17 points.
The Americans will now travel to London for games against South Sudan and Germany, which will conclude their warm-up schedule before the Olympics in Paris. This win will surely boost the team’s confidence as they prepare for the upcoming games.
Team USA’s improved defense and offensive prowess make them a strong contender for the Olympics. With players like Steph Curry, Davis, and Adebayo in top form, they are expected to make a deep run in the tournament.
Fans react to Steph Curry’s vintage moment for Team USA against Serbia
After a rare off-game on Monday, Steph Curry bounced back in a big way on Wednesday. He matched his entire scoring output from Monday’s game (three points) in just 24 seconds, sinking a three-pointer to start the game. He went on to have a sizzling first quarter, adding another three, a technical free throw, and a fadeaway jumper to reach nine points.
Fans on social media were excited about what they saw from the four-time NBA champion, enough to express themselves with a couple of messages, and as one user put it: “Greatest Olympian EVER.” Here are some of the reactions:
Most aura of any basketball player ever
— s (@trillsamsonite) July 17, 2024BOY ITS OVER FOR THE WEST
— Unanimous 🥷💫 (@OwnedByWardell) July 17, 2024its crazy cause 1 night it'll be Steph, then KD, then Booker, the collection of pure scoring between the 3 of them is insane to witness. Reminds me of Harden Melo KD but tbh I think this trio better https://t.co/suf4xGpX6O
— wasiu (@twmb4K) July 17, 2024He’s AMAZING. So fluid. Would love to see he & Ant on the court together. Thankful I’ve been able to watch Steph train — he’s a wizard!
— Rock/Hard Place (@txtarheeldad) July 17, 2024Curry’s hot streak continued in the second quarter, and he finished the first half with 18 points. It was a dominant performance from the Golden State Warriors superstar, who seemed to be back in top form after a brief slump and would have Kerr more comfortable.
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