
The United States men’s basketball team’s quest for a record-extending 17th gold medal at the Olympics will begin on Sunday. Team USA will open their campaign against Serbia in Group C. LeBron James and his teammates are anticipated to have a tough fight against a club captained by Nikola Jokic, the three-time NBA MVP.

Team USA participated in five showcase games to prepare for the Paris Games. Steve Kerr’s group went 5-0, but a handful of victories were far from convincing.Team USA’s last two games required clutch efforts from LeBron James, the oldest player on the squad. South Sudan and Germany put up strong fight, but Team USA eventually won both games.
team.Team USA’s roster includes some of basketball’s top names. LeBron James, a four-time NBA winner, leads a pack that includes Steph Curry, another four-time NBA champion, and Team USA’s most recognized Olympic basketball player, Kevin Durant.On the other hand, Serbia’s chances are heavily reliant on Nikola Jokic, who is widely regarded as the best player in the world right now. The Serbians will rely on the Denver Nuggets superstar’s ability to control the tempo and direct the offense.
Serbia’s roster features a total of four players who play in the NBA. Apart from Jokic, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Nikola Jovic and Vasilije Micic are all currently part of the NBA.
Serbia also played five tune-up games prior of the quadrennial championship, finishing 3-2. The country won against France, Japan, and Greece but lost against Team USA and Australia. Team USA vs. Serbia: Game information and odds The Olympic basketball game between Team USA and Serbia will be played on Sunday, July 28 at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France. The kickoff is set for 11:15 a.m. ET (8:15 a.m. PT). The game will be televised live on the NBC network, with live streaming accessible on Peacock, NBCSports.com, and Fubo.
Team USA vs. Serbia anticipated starting lineups and depth charts. Kevin Durant’s availability for the game against Serbia remains unclear. Steve Kerr may field a starting lineup that includes LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday, and Joel Embiid.