Witness Team USA's thrilling comeback led by LeBron James and Stephen Curry as they overcome a 17-point deficit to defeat Serbia 95-91. Curry's sharpshooting and James' leadership shine in a display of resilience and teamwork, setting the stage for a gold medal rematch against France.
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00:00The arena was alive with anticipation as Team USA, spearheaded by legends LeBron James and
00:06Stephen Curry, faced an unexpected challenge from Serbia.
00:12Down by as many as 17 points, the Americans seemed on the brink of an upset, but what
00:17followed was a masterclass in resilience and teamwork.
00:20LeBron, the king of the court, orchestrated plays with precision, while Curry, the sharpshooter,
00:27rained down threes like it was practice.
00:30Entering the fourth quarter, the U.S. trailed by 13, the tension was palpable, and the clock
00:36unforgiving.
00:38But champions are made in moments like these.
00:41With a quick five-point run, the spark was ignited.
00:45Joel Embiid's back-to-back baskets brought the U.S. within striking distance.
00:51The crowd roared as James deftly maneuvered through defenses, knotting the game at 84
00:56with a tough layup.
00:58Serbia wasn't backing down and momentarily regained the lead.
01:03That's when Curry showcased why he's considered one of the greatest shooters of all time.
01:08His ninth three-pointer put the U.S. up by one.
01:12The pendulum had swung.
01:14James added flair with a reverse layup, followed by Curry's coast-to-coast drive, pushing the
01:19lead to 91-86 with 141 remaining.
01:24A 14-2 run by the Americans had shifted the game's momentum.
01:29With just 8.2 seconds left and a slim two-point lead, it was only fitting that Curry sealed
01:34the victory at the free-throw line.
01:38His icy calm under pressure showcased the experience and poise of a true champion.
01:42The final score, United States 95, Serbia 91.
01:48Post-game, a visibly relieved James shared,
01:51Gotta get it the hard way.
01:53Kudos to Serbia, but we came through.
01:57Curry's 36 points were just a hair shy of Carmelo Anthony's Olympic record for an American
02:02player.
02:04James notched another triple-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, while
02:09Embiid bolstered the effort with 19 points.