2024 Paris Olympics
Live Blog EndedJul 28, 2024

Kevin Durant, Team USA cruise past Serbia in Olympic opener

Team USA's quest for a fifth straight gold medal in men's basketball started Sunday with a dominant showing against Serbia

Kevin Durant of Team USA drives to the basket against Vanja Marinkovic of Team Serbia during the first half of the Men's Group Phase - Group C game
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Kevin Durant of Team USA drives to the basket against Vanja Marinkovic of Team Serbia during the first half of the Men’s Group Phase – Group C game between Serbia and the United States at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 28, 2024.

This live blog about the men's basketball Group C opener vs. Serbia has ended. See more live Olympics coverage here.

What to Know

  • The Americans fell behind early in the first quarter but sharp shooting from Kevin Durant helped erase the deficit and lead Team USA to a 110-84 victory
  • Durant, the all-time leading scorer in Olympic history, didn't miss from the field in the first half and finished with a team-high 23 points off the bench in his first action this summer.
  • LeBron James also shined with 21 points, 9 assists and seven rebounds.

The United States is off to a strong start in Group C men's basketball competition after a big win over Serbia on Sunday.

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