🇺🇸 USA vs. Serbia 🇷🇸 | Men's basketball FULL Semifinal! | Paris Replays

The Bercy Arena in Paris is the host of the men's basketball finals. One

of the most hotly anticipated basketball competitions at the Olympic Games in recent memory.

It has delivered, it continues to deliver and we await more in the final four.

The United States as expected are here. Serbia, one of the powerhouses of European and global basketball are their opponents in what is a rematch of the 2016 gold medal game. The men's basketball semi-final United States of America against Serbia. The US unbeaten. Serbia have been beaten by

the United States of America. That's how

things match up now. We're down to the last four. The United States and Serbia playing for a place in the gold medal game. France are through already. Germany into

France.

One of the most famous faces in global basketball.

Spanish legend, Palo Gasol, who won two silver medals at the Olympic Games. An incredible

player, both internationally and in the NBA.

Thank you. Palo Gasol. With a traditional opening to this highly anticipated clash between two heavyweights of international basketball. Serbia have

talent, they have quality, but even with that one name stands out above all. Nikola

Jokic, he has delivered in this competition. One of the best players in the world.

First in points, first in rebounds, first in assists, first in steals, and first in blocks for his team. He's put them on his back and he's carried them into the semifinals. Another player that's had a good Olympic game.

the semifinals. Another player that's had a good Olympic game.

Bogdan Bogdanovic, 19 points per game, 48% shooter from three point range. And they played pretty good defense as well. They're only

allowing seven free throws made per game. They don't foul that much. But tonight, there's gonna be really a test. try to keep that United States

much. But tonight, there's gonna be really a test. try to keep that United States off the fast break and keep them in front. They are the number four ranked team in the world. They missed out on 2020, but have come back with a bang in Paris with a massive

quarterfinal win led by Nikola Jokic. His performance

got them to this stage. They were backed up, Misic with some important baskets in that game and they're led by this man, Svetislav Pesic, who maybe got some things wrong with timeouts in the last encounter, but no doubt he is a wise old basketball coach.

United States of America it's basically an all-star team it is an all-star team and they've been able to rotate the minutes no one having more than averaging more than 20 minutes a game 100 plus points per game in all games 55 field goal shooting which is number one in the competition 29 assists

per game they've really shared the ball up that's been most impressive and that guy LeBron James is one of them he is second in assists in the Olympics at eight a game, seven guys averaging in double figures. So whoever they've had out on the floor, whatever combination they have used has been incredibly effective.

Tatev has been one of those players that has been effective. The NBA All-Star Game MVP and also an NBA champion, Joel Embiid, who many believe may have played for France, elected to play for France. has received a bit of a hostile welcome here, but he has loved every moment. When you talk about Embiid,

I thought he was excellent the other night against Brazil. He had three three-point shots for 14 points. Devin Booker completing the lineup for the United States, led, of course, by Steve Kerr, an incredible coach, four NBA championships, and that's just as a coach, as a player, he won five.

Well set now for the national anthems of the United States and first Serbia.

Ladies and gentlemen, if you're able, please be upstanding for the national anthem of Serbia.

Etats-Unis d'Amérique.

And it is for one hotly anticipated contest between the United States being led by LeBron James who's been fantastic in this tournament with almost 80 assists a game.

Edwards and Jokic having a laugh now, but it's almost game time. It is. And

I think, you know, if you're Serbia, you get another chance at the United States.

Obviously played them already. in the competition. Did they show everything in that game? That's

the question. Maybe Pesic held a few things back. Keeping an eye on things closely will be the match officials of Bosnia Tsikonovna, Atimir Zoropovich from Panama, Julio Anaya and Adapia Matins Kozlovskis.

The starting five for Serbia, Petrussev, Bogdanovic, Dobric, Jokic, of course, and Aleksa Avramovic. There was discussion that maybe Pesic was just trying out his

Avramovic. There was discussion that maybe Pesic was just trying out his offense and not really worrying too much about defense in that first game. Well, I

guess he expected to be back against them here in a big game. And it

makes a lot of sense to not show your cards so early in the tournament.

States the starting five Steph Curry LeBron James Joel Embiid Drew Holiday and Devin Booker any surprises there no surprise there I think it's important here early in the game especially that Serbia get back on defense saw the other night how potent that fast break offense was LeBron James some

great passes he's ready he's traditional moment before a game, LeBron James. Nikola Jokic does things a bit more simply, you would say. Steph Curry hasn't

James. Nikola Jokic does things a bit more simply, you would say. Steph Curry hasn't hit the heights that we're so used to seeing him, particularly shooting from three-point range.

But James has hit those heights. And he's got that bandage over his eye because he did get an elbow, accidental elbow in the quarterfinal against Brazil. He had to go off, but he seems fine. Seems fine, seems ready to go. He's in attendance.

For the women's game, 94. This has a real big game feel to it, outside and inside. Focus

for Ebed, focus for the United States. They expected to be here. Serbia fought hard to be here with a win over Australia. Now we're all set to go.

United States of America against Serbia in the men's basketball semi-final. The gold

medal game is the prize for the winner. These two teams have met already this year. And as I say that, Steph Curry gets the United States off to a

year. And as I say that, Steph Curry gets the United States off to a flyer. Staggered screens for him. That play was called out of the timeout. Try to

flyer. Staggered screens for him. That play was called out of the timeout. Try to

get him going early. And just to mention, the United States won both of those games. One of them in this group phase of the Olympic basketball season. That was

games. One of them in this group phase of the Olympic basketball season. That was

by 26 points. Bogdanovic to the baseline. Doesn't step out, but the ball does go out now. Off the United States hand. Serbia ball, 3.2 seconds on the shot clock.

out now. Off the United States hand. Serbia ball, 3.2 seconds on the shot clock.

Bogdanovic guarded by United States best perimeter defender in Drew Holiday. They know the danger of Bogdanovic. Bogdanovic with the shot, and he replies for Serbia.

His shooting will be very important tonight. Jokic set a really big, good screen there to get him free. Booker. Getting a hand in there. It's

Dobric who worked so hard in that victory over Australia.

Pesic will be more worried about his defense in this game, no doubt, than he was in the first where they gave up 110 points.

Well, good defense for them would be good offense. Take care of the ball, get great shots. Don't allow this USA team to get out and transition. Booker.

great shots. Don't allow this USA team to get out and transition. Booker.

Gets it to Embiid from the top of the key. In and out. Driven forward

in a flash here from Serbia. Now the chance at the three. Knocked down, brilliantly done by Petrusev. Yeah, good pass. They raced it up the floor and he was the trail man. No hesitation and knocked it down. Kari. That one off target, but Embiid just punches it out to him for a second chance. Don't give Steph Curry a second chance. He was running the other way. As soon as he let that

one go, he knew it was good. Fast start to this one.

Five a piece early on. A couple of threes as well. Bogdanovic.

Dobric. Avramovic, rather. Into the path of Jokic! Oh-ho!

We don't see too many of those dunks from Jokic as he throws it down with two hands. Jokic feeling good. James on the ball.

Booker driving into traffic. And is

fouled.

Here you see Embiid goes to help, and they just don't come over to rotate for Jokic. And he can get up in the air.

for Jokic. And he can get up in the air.

Perhaps inspired by the pole vaulting at the Olympic Games as Devin Booker misses that opportunity.

Booker has been 100% from the foul line, so that is his first miss, but he's one from two here.

Ramrovic for Serbia. Jokic posting up against Embiid. That's going to be a fascinating battle between

for Serbia. Jokic posting up against Embiid. That's going to be a fascinating battle between these two. Kicking it out for Dobric and knocks down the three. A high

these two. Kicking it out for Dobric and knocks down the three. A high

three that one. Booker helped a little bit down on Jokic which gave enough space.

Hot start for Serbia. Embiid. Holiday.

Great pass in for Booker. Gets it out to Curry.

about the shot but dribbles instead. Hooker, clock winding down, Curry.

Steph Curry. Great ball movement from the United States. We talked about their assist game in this tournament and that was excellent ball movement. They didn't settle for a shot. Got it to Curry and he knocks it down. Jokic, Avramovic with the reply. This is high level basketball. A shootout so

the reply. This is high level basketball. A shootout so far. United States giving too much space to the Serbians and they're knocking them down.

far. United States giving too much space to the Serbians and they're knocking them down.

Steph Curry with the trademark Steph Curry. Someone

mentioned he wasn't doing so well earlier on. Well, forget that. 11 points Steph Curry.

Three threes for United States. Three threes for Serbia. Jokic.

What a pass. Superb stuff. Petrussev won't get it to go. Gets the re- No, he won't get the rebound. Holliday picks up.

Pass out here for Curry, who doesn't even need to look!

Incredible! And that was a transition three.

Curry lighting up the Versi Arena. Like Steph Curry was just waiting for this moment to explode at the Olympic Games. Bogdanovich, short.

And Bede gets his hand to it. Drives forward, another three attempt, that one off.

United States bench jumping around over there in anticipation of that shot. Now Bogdanovich

with the three attempt. It's raining triples at the Bercy Arena.

Incredible shot making for both teams. Not even five minutes gone. And 31 points combined up on the board.

Steve Kerr, team-like performance so far for the United States. Booker.

Embiid, leaving it for Holliday, he steps back for the three.

Too much on that one, and it's picked up by Varmovic. Things just quietening down a little after that incredible start. There's over five minutes left in the first quarter.

Serbia up by one. Bogdanovic, excellent shooting. Great crossover move from Bogdanovich. He's playing with so much confidence in these Olympic games. I haven't seen Lebron

Bogdanovich. He's playing with so much confidence in these Olympic games. I haven't seen Lebron get his passing game going yet. Hook up.

All the shots that Serbia are making, they're keeping the United States out of transition.

Oh, they've got it back here. It was almost a give and go from Abramovich with Embiid. Poor pass from Embiid. 20 on

with Embiid. Poor pass from Embiid. 20 on

the board for Serpia. James for three, showing he can do it too.

Vramovic gave him that three-point shot. He didn't even challenge it. No hesitation from the king. Two-point lead for Serbia. We are witnessing

king. Two-point lead for Serbia. We are witnessing something special in this first quarter. Petrusev. Jokic

leaving it for Avamovic. And he knocks down a triple. When will it end? And fourth we go. 10 threes. And we haven't

end? And fourth we go. 10 threes. And we haven't even played six minutes. Holiday leaving it for Curry.

Inside for Embiid. Play in the paint. Serbia

ball. Embiid was surprised after watching all those threes go up to get an opportunity in the paint. Good defense though from Serbia under the basket to stop the shot. Time for Kevin Durant as Embiid makes way.

shot. Time for Kevin Durant as Embiid makes way.

Serbiet, nine for 11 shooting so far. Five for six from three with eight assists. What was that about the best form of defense?

eight assists. What was that about the best form of defense?

Avramovic. Using Jokic. He knows himself here, Jokic on Davis. the foul, Nikola Jokic.

Davis thinks that Jokic initiated the contact. Both Davis and LeBron ran over to the ref. See how he uses

contact. Both Davis and LeBron ran over to the ref. See how he uses that other arm to get under Davis. Wise move

from Jokic to create the contact. Steve Kerr saying the same thing on the sideline.

75 points, he's just about leading every category for Serbia. Extraordinary

performance so far, but he's 67% from the foul line. Good

from his first effort here. The crowd shouting MVP, might feel like he's in Denver right now. He played so well down the stretch of that overtime

right now. He played so well down the stretch of that overtime quarterfinal win against Australia. He did everything, offensively and defensively. He's done

it from the foul line there to give Serbia a seven-point lead.

3.45 less than the first term. If anybody's

going to beat the United States, they're going to have to do what Serbia's doing.

Hot shooting from beyond the arc to stay with this offense of the United States.

Davis leaves it to LeBron. Now Durant with his first possession. Knocked away by Jokic. Might have got a hand to it. Definitely did enough

possession. Knocked away by Jokic. Might have got a hand to it. Definitely did enough to put Durant off, but a foul call. Good offensive

rebound from Davis. His versatility has been on display in this Olympic Games.

Davis. Stats from

the three-throw line are impressive. He is 100% so far.

should have left that after these two shots. Missing his first one there. Matchup between Davis and Jokic. They've seen each other

there. Matchup between Davis and Jokic. They've seen each other so many times before in so many big games in the NBA. No secrets.

Davis with his first point of the game making this six-point lead for Serbia.

Adebayo checks into the game. Adebayo and Davis have been an excellent combination off the bench. Their defensive versatility and activity have been impressive to watch.

bench. Their defensive versatility and activity have been impressive to watch.

United States using that rotation could be key in this game as well. Bogdanovich using

Jokic. Gromovic, who's been lively early. Long

three attempts. Too much on it. Durant picks up.

Adebayo. Curry.

Brilliant stuff from Steph Curry. Oh, the don't look past two. Davis misses the finish, but was fouled. Not that Jokic agrees. from Curry. They're

chasing him way out there like you have to do. It sets up that ball handling. Watch this. There. Right there to cross. And then the perfect pass.

handling. Watch this. There. Right there to cross. And then the perfect pass.

Jokic didn't believe he got him here. Might have got a lot of the ball. Looking at... wants a really big screen to

ball. Looking at... wants a really big screen to look at that one. Jokic is gonna...

Have to accept this decision though, because that can't be challenged. And

Davis on the line again. It's going to be really important for Jogic to stay out of foul trouble in this game. You don't want to have to sit him on the bench for too long. You're going to need him out on the floor, both offensively and defensively.

Taking his time, Anthony Davis. the importance

of this game and the United States focus but he has missed it.

Five point lead for Serbia.

Mistic.

Getting it back from Jokic. Jokic for three. Missing his

first triple attempt as Edwards brings it forward. Getting the screen from Adebayo. But losing it. They quickly played forward. Clever stuff here from Serbia.

Adebayo. But losing it. They quickly played forward. Clever stuff here from Serbia.

Leaving it for their superstar, Jokic. Great play. Great pass back.

Ball was thrown up the floor. But it was a great assist to find Jokic. Edwards. Durant. Adebayo.

Jokic. Edwards. Durant. Adebayo.

Tari. Sets himself. and delivers. So

impressive with the ball fake and then he gets balanced so quickly and we saw his dad walking. Maybe that's what he needed because he's on fire.

Misic into trouble but foot violation.

Here you see Curry, the ball fake, he just quickly sets himself.

Knew it was good again. He's in that zone. Just an

incredible first quarter for Steph Curry. And the crowd absolutely love it.

5-3, 17 points out of the 23. White knocking that away, getting

23. White knocking that away, getting USA the ball, but they've lost it now. Some turnovers here. for a timeout coming if they score. Foul. Lucev on the line.

Coach Kurt jumped up after that turnover. It was going to call timeout, but the foul was called. He waved it off. Unhappy with the turnover. The foul that was on the red as his first personal.

on the line the player plays in Greece for Olympia costs this lineup here for the United States has been really good defensively they've turned the game around coming into the game at times in this competition with their defense their quickness

for Serbia. And it should be noted they did lead in the first quarter against

for Serbia. And it should be noted they did lead in the first quarter against the United States in the group game as well. But they didn't kick on with it. They'll need to here. And we've seen Adebayo, who's

it. They'll need to here. And we've seen Adebayo, who's a front court player, bring the ball up the floor. Serbia quickly pressured him to make that difficult. Edwards, lovely dribbling. He was hot the other night, Anthony Edwards. Leading scorer for the United States is why

Edwards. Leading scorer for the United States is why That's way out of his box over there.

It's gonna be an inbound for United States, only the second team foul, or fourth team foul rather, for Serbia. State springs Booker in for Davis, goes to a smaller lineup here. Booker. White with the long three attempts and that's pulled up short. Defense from Serbia right there. Only a couple seconds

on the shot clock.

Gududic.

as Misic goes for the three. Play from Edwards into White.

Booker takes over. Excellent transition

defense from Serbia there. Really had to be a topic of conversation before the game about getting players back, getting bodies back into the paint. Won't allow

that United States fast break to get going. So many easy baskets in this tournament by the U.S. 56 seconds left in the first quarter. Hooker.

Driving. Steps back. Misses completely.

So they're going to take their time to go in with the lead at quarter time. Misses driving and Edwards says, He's got a great recovery from behind. No way.

Way up in the air. Wow.

Seven seconds on the shot clock here for Serbia to inbound this and get off a shot. They bring him back in because they have

a shot. They bring him back in because they have the possession here. They get their best offensive player on the floor. Bogdanovic,

probably their best shooter. Goes to the hoop.

And gets it to drop. Brilliant play from Serbia. And that'll be it for the first quarter. One that much was expected of and has lived up to that

first quarter. One that much was expected of and has lived up to that expectation. Spectacular basketball. And quarter time in the men's basketball

expectation. Spectacular basketball. And quarter time in the men's basketball semi-final, the United States of America 23, Serbia

31.

Well, Serbia came out on the ball so well. Five for nine from three point range. 11 for 17 65 percent. The stat that jumps off the

point range. 11 for 17 65 percent. The stat that jumps off the page only one turnover and that was vital to keep the United States in the half court and not allow them into transition game.

quarter performance for Steph Curry. 17 points, five three-pointers, and they were some incredible shots as well. He's only shooting at 26% from threes coming into this game. Only a matter of time.

The second quarter of the men's basketball semifinal, the United States of America against Serbia.

Serbia with an eight lead after the first term. Long way to go.

Misic. Genching passes with Jokic. Keeps

it. Under the basket and into a whole heap of trouble was Moninkovic.

Jump ball ball with alternate possession. It will be United States ball here. That was

a great pass and a great catch from Jokic. We weren't able to finish it underneath the basket. Tinov dropped it. Great

opportunity there. And one of the things to watch with Jokic, obviously he's a great passer, great scorer. His screening is so difficult to deal with and he can't really switch with him either. So, you know, if he gets the switch on the little guard, it's over. So, United States have to really try to fight over that screens and the way Serbia is shooting the ball. You know, it's going to open up

some space for Jokic to operate. Message is living every moment of this game on the bench. Edwards, who's been one of the standouts for the United States in what is a superstar team.

And showing why there. Anthony Edwards knocking that down. Yeah, his ability to freeze the defender and hit that quick pull-off. Not much you can do about that one.

with first points of the game, the leading scorer for the United States so far.

Jokic from the corner and knocked down.

Kuduric with the triple. Anthony Edwards tried to make a steal from Jokic. He

left his van for a wide open three, gambling defense for the United States.

And a buyer. Davis, the top rebounder for the U.S., couldn't get to that one.

Jokic got the switch, now Davis will rotate over. Good communication from the U.S. to

get back to a good matchup. One on one with Davis. If he's not battling Embiid, he's gonna be battling Davis. Davis frustrated, doesn't think he fouled there. It's two on Anthony Davis.

fouled there. It's two on Anthony Davis.

LeBron will check in for him. into the

game for the USA number six, LeBron. The Bino's still out there, so he might be the one that's gonna go one-on-one with Jokic. Jokic to win bound.

Misic. Goes for the three, Misic. Oh, and knocks it down off the glass. Not sure he called that,

Misic. Oh, and knocks it down off the glass. Not sure he called that, but everything going down. for Serbia and they have a 12 point lead. An extraordinary scoreline. That is right. Serbia

lead. An extraordinary scoreline. That is right. Serbia

are up by 12. White to try and reduce the deficit. Can't do it.

White stepping out. Serbia ball 24 seconds on the shot clock. Watch here.

I'm not sure he wanted to bank it, but they all count when they go through the net. Bench loved it. They've

been loving much of this because Serbia are on top here. Jokic.

Mishic. Nice pass in. Milutinov and gets it to drop as well.

It's all going Serbia's way. Unbelievable,

they believe. Tanidov got the switch with White. Too big for him in there.

Timeout, United States.

from Serbia with 39 points to play really good defense for the United States 42% shooting Steph Curry 6 for 8 the rest of the team 2 for 11 so other than Steph no one really has got going yet and the best defense for Serbia is making shots because that means

they can get set up and back on defense and they frustrated this United States team so far Gurria has got 17 of the United States, 25 points so far. He's back on the floor. Atta Baye.

LeBron. He's here for the United States. Going himself. He tries to get it out to Booker.

United States. Going himself. He tries to get it out to Booker.

Error there from the United States was interesting. Jokic was on LeBron there and he's daring him to shoot the jump shot He never took it and then he threw the pass to Adebayo probably should have caught that pass just a little out of rhythm Smart defense so far from

Serbia Really dreamt for a better start to this one 14 points ahead Seven, just over seven minutes to play in the half. A battle inside with Jokic and Adebayo. They ran

a play to try to get it to Jokic. Adebayo stopped it. This is driving now. Is the traffic has to come back. Nope, goes for the... Nice shot.

now. Is the traffic has to come back. Nope, goes for the... Nice shot.

And... Foul is called.

I think it was going to be Durant. Militinov has the size in there.

That's the one thing about this team, Serbia, they are big. They can really cause problems in the half court against this United States team with that size.

Shot clock to 14 seconds for Serbia. Donovic just

goes for the shot, is looking for the foul. They get the rebound. Miesic, well

off target. Curry, LeBron keeps it in play well. with the pass out to Booker. This is trying to stop the delivery into Durant, who was open wide. Tactical foul there. Anything in transition when they have fouls to give, they're going

wide. Tactical foul there. Anything in transition when they have fouls to give, they're going to foul to slow the United States down. United States only have three fast break points so far. Serbia nine. That has been, the United States have been so good at. He's getting out in that open floor. And

those Pesic in Serbia have found a way to stop him so far.

Adebayo leaving it for Curry. He's the man with the hot hand for the United States. But Lebron here is working his way to the basket. And Jokic does enough

States. But Lebron here is working his way to the basket. And Jokic does enough to put him off. Pesic slows it down. Jokic

drives. It's the foul and the basket. Nikola Jokic, he is the NBA MVP. What a play on the other end to block LeBron. He's backing

off him. Watch here, he's backed off him. LeBron goes up and good timing to block it. And then came down the other way and they ran at him on

block it. And then came down the other way and they ran at him on the three-point line. Great step through to finish. He's got all the moves.

He has inspired team his numbers are just extraordinary he was one assist off a triple double against Puerto Rico in the group stage performing strongly here and makes it a three-point play as well 17 points now the

lead for Serbia and B going to be a foul I think on Booker. Just as Embiid was firing away. Watch Booker here just pull it to Misic who takes it off to the ground. You know I think Serbia was in a zone defense there. They

backed into the zone and Embiid is as good as it gets at getting to the high post. That's his shot. That's an easy shot for him. So let's see if try to go to that again next time down the floor. Isic. Screen from

Jokic. Pass out to Jokic. Takes his time here.

LeBron with the pass out to Buka. That's what we've seen at the Olympic Games.

Great pass. And they were out in transition. I thought Embiid did a good job of changing Jokic's shot on the other end of the floor. Brought the sides in of Embiid. Watch this pass here. Finds the gap. Perfect pass.

of Embiid. Watch this pass here. Finds the gap. Perfect pass.

USA showing a little light. Averaging

almost eight assists a game. The Olympics LeBron James.

Timeout is called.

up faces here, Dirk Nowitzki. And there's plenty more just walking around because this is massive. And at the moment, the United States are the ones with the job to do because they are 17 points behind. Steve Kerr had a bit of a hoarse voice there, and that tells you what's going on because he must be

shouting a lot on that bench. Sure, and the first signs of adversity here for the United States, you know, kind of coasted through their first And now they're in for a real fight here. And they would have known that coming in with Jokic on the floor. Kuka

still having trouble from the foul line. He's now one from three.

Bogdanovich.

Petrusev.

Bogdanovic won't get it to go and B does enough. LaGron brings it full.

And there you see the strategy from Serbia. Any time in the open floor, they're going to reach for the ball and give away the foul. I thought Holliday did an excellent job on the other end of the floor. He got switched up on Jokic and he battled and battled and battled and didn't let him catch the ball.

Type of play you don't see show up in stat sheet. You really stop that offense. as the fourth team foul from Serbia. So every foul from here on will

offense. as the fourth team foul from Serbia. So every foul from here on will be two shots at the basket for the remainder of this quarter. James.

Embiid sizing up the three and why not? That was a play. You could see Embiid, he faked the down screen. He just looped around Holliday.

LeBron put it right on time. Ramovic in for Jokic.

to pull this back to a ten point game. Bramovic thought about it, Holliday gets his hand to it, shot clock down the two, Jokic fires and well off the mark. Some players going down off the ball, Lebron gets the pass out, wide open, Edwards misses, haven't said that too often at

the Olympic Games.

Three-point attempt, too strong. Petrusev gets to the ball and knocks down the basket.

That's a tough shot for Petrusev. 12-foot runner. It'll look easy.

Moving quickly, but too quickly because Edwards lost the ball. Petrusev.

So what happened there? LeBron just fires it up straight away. Steph with heaps of time. State's coaching staff disappointed with

time. State's coaching staff disappointed with Holliday's decision. He had a layup. He threw it back out to Curry.

Holliday's decision. He had a layup. He threw it back out to Curry.

Curry didn't knock it down. Still on 17 points. Steph Curry hasn't scored in this second quarter. Kodanovic, who is scoring for Serbia. Another great screen from Jokic to Free Bogdanovic. Those

for Serbia. Another great screen from Jokic to Free Bogdanovic. Those

two have been so difficult to deal with in these Olympic games. That pick and roll at the top, hard to guard. Mello's been here before, he's seen it before. But would he have imagined Serbia having a 15-point lead with 337 to play in the first half? Incredible, and LeBron being told to go

back to the bench. Both teams came together. See that screen from Jokic how he frees up Bogdanovich and Embiid is way off. Look at Embiid way off not up there to help. It's just an easy look for Bogdanovich. And that's the difference with Embiid on the floor. He plays in the drop coverage and Bogdanovich and Jokic taking advantage of it.

The celebration The United States have to do something different with this pick and roll game. You see LeBron.

He's asking a lot of questions to the referee when after that shot went in when they're walking back for the timeout.

He hasn't really gotten into the game. We've seen a glimpse of it. We've seen

plenty of Nikola Jokic. He's been incredible, but they all have, especially taking care of the ball, only two turnovers and they have eight three-point shots made out of 15 attempted. That is why Serbia have a 15-point lead with three and a half to play in the first half. James for three. That's

his second triple of the game. They dared him to take that shot. They dared

him a few times. He had the mindset, I'm coming out and letting this one fly.

They threw set. One-on-one with LeBron, and LeBron just knocks it away from him.

Strong hand. James stepping it up here.

down a triple goes to the basket instead. Joel Embiid. Wow.

And when he made the three before they let him have it. This time they chased him to the three point line in a little ball fake and drive and a timeout from Serbia and both teams talking a lot to each other.

Here's LeBron. They dared him to take that three said okay I'll make it.

strong hand at the other end. Give me that. You see here, Jokic worried because he made the last one in a throw down from Embiid. Doesn't nail the dismount,

Embiid. Doesn't nail the dismount, but boy, did he nail the basket.

The United States could chip away a little more at this lead. It'll be maybe a little demoralizing to Serbia. They've dominated this first half. It's not good enough just to play one half of basketball against the

first half. It's not good enough just to play one half of basketball against the United States. You have to keep it going. This crowd getting behind Serbia.

United States. You have to keep it going. This crowd getting behind Serbia.

Jovic on the floor. This is Bogdanovich who has performed extremely well.

LeBron almost got a hand in there. Quick passing out. Three-point attempt. And that's good from Abramovich. Well, the LeBron James gamble on defense. Left

from Abramovich. Well, the LeBron James gamble on defense. Left

players open. And Servio was smart the way they rotated the ball around. Good passing.

Holiday checks back to Embiid. One down earlier, but too much on that one. Jokic didn't run at him that time.

Bogdanovich showing his dribbling skills, kicking it out to Jokic.

Shot clock winding down, Bogdanovich with the catch and shoot. Note four for Serbia.

Steph Curry trying to finish strongly for the US. Such a standout first quarter performance. He's gone quiet in the second term.

quarter performance. He's gone quiet in the second term.

Romovic almost knocked it away. They get it out to Edwards.

And it's not going for Edwards in this one. A couple of great looks he's had from beyond the three-point line. 0 for 2 from out there for Edwards.

Romovic in for Jokic.

Romovic. Fouled.

Two shots at the basket for Abramovich, both teams in the penalty. Coach Kerr jumped off the bench to dispute that call on LeBron also.

Abramovich did a really good job of hesitating and going with quickness.

Devin Durant has had his troubles in this one so far. He's only scored two points. This is a player. who has scored 26 straight double points

points. This is a player. who has scored 26 straight double points in international basketball.

Bramovich has been excellent today. He's come out with a lot of confidence.

He's got 12 points, three threes.

the second 14 point lead for Serbia.

LeBron. Curry for three. Of course.

Oh that was deep. They doubled LeBron James there and that opened it up for Curry. Not a great idea to give him any openings.

Curry. Not a great idea to give him any openings.

Abramovich. Bogdanovic has been the sharp shooter for Serbia. Pass out the back to Jokic.

White players all around him, but Avramovic takes the triple. Well,

Holliday had to go help down on Jokic and he recovered too late and Avramovic on fire. Embiid looking for Lebron,

on fire. Embiid looking for Lebron, gets it to him.

run down here LeBron James, but that's okay because he's got the N1. He did

a really good job of fighting for position. Dave Bogdanovich the small, too small sign. They needed that. Watch here.

sign. They needed that. Watch here.

Strong.

Too small.

He's shooting at 73% from the line, LeBron James. Not letting

that mere scratch put him off in this one.

Five assists in the game. He's been averaging eight, so he'll probably beat that.

Just under eight. Curry with 20 points, leading scorer in the game. incredible in that first quarter.

James makes it three-point play. Lead back down to 11 for Serbia. They'll get a chance to extend it here. No time. Bogdanovic.

Avramovic puts it up. But still Serbia with A very good first half performance. Steph Curry was excellent in the first quarter, but Jokic has been excellent throughout the first half and at halftime in the men's basketball semifinal.

It's United States of America 43, Serbia 54.

Well an important halftime talk from coach Kerr who hasn't had one like this yet.

Have to find a way to slow down Does Serbian offense get some stops so they can get that transition game going? That's gonna be important in the second half of the United States is to get out in the open floor after getting some stops because Serbia have been phenomenal at holding them down

in the open floor. Remember, only five fast break points for the United States. Serbia with an 11 point lead. Steve Kerr

with the toughest team talk he's had to do at half time in the Olympic Games. Still plenty to play.

Games. Still plenty to play.

It's the third quarter of the men's basketball semi-final, the United States of America against Serbia. Placing the gold medal game at stake, Serbia, an 11 point lead

Serbia. Placing the gold medal game at stake, Serbia, an 11 point lead in the first half. Jokic sizing up the three. He's

off from outside the three-point line.

Holliday quickly for Embiid, who has knocked down a couple of threes and gets another.

Good start. The start was the stop on the defensive end. Good ball movement. They

reversed it around and wide open three for Embiid. 23 pointers in the game.

Jokic. Bogdanovich sets himself off with that one. He's shooting well though for Serbia. Bogdan Bogdanovic. LeBron James brings it up the

one. He's shooting well though for Serbia. Bogdan Bogdanovic. LeBron James brings it up the floor. One and a foul. Not for the first time in this game, but it's

floor. One and a foul. Not for the first time in this game, but it's Serbia ball. Bogdanovic got matched up with Embiid in the post. LeBron thought, you know,

Serbia ball. Bogdanovic got matched up with Embiid in the post. LeBron thought, you know, easy play, mismatch. But Bogdanovic wrestled enough to force Embiid off his stride and forced a turnover. Bogdanovic who had a very strong first half for Serbia. Bogdanovic.

Jokic, thought about the shot, out to Jokic. Shot clock down to one. Still not

going for Nikola Jokic.

James, he does get the foul here. So quick that move is. Doesn't usually love to make post moves, usually done with

is. Doesn't usually love to make post moves, usually done with quickness. Watch the spin, here it comes. This

quickness. Watch the spin, here it comes. This

explodes to the basket and draws the foul. And the United States starting well here in the third, especially on defense.

Well, Drains trying to lift his side back into this contest.

Five assists at 10 points now.

on that second attempt. Seven point lead for Serbia. Five for ten from the free throw line for the United States. Serbia on the other hand have been very strong from the foul line. Jokic. Double teamed here.

Bogdanovic for the long three and that's the first point of the second half for Serbia. What can you do about that one? It was so far outside.

Serbia. What can you do about that one? It was so far outside.

to the post to Jokic. And then B did a good job of defending him, but look at how far out he is. Let it fly, Bogdan.

15 points for Bogdan Bogdanovic.

10-point lead for Serbia. Kuka keeps it in. Holliday under pressure.

Draws the foul. It's on Bogdanovic. Fouls adding up here in the third for Serbia. And, you know, what that'll do, obviously, he'll send them to the free throw line on the fifth. It'll stop those tactical fouls in transition that they were so effective with. Donovic talking to LeBron, it looks like. Real feisty tonight out there. It is tense.

Much is at stake. James for Curry. This is for two.

Bogdanovich changing passes with Jokic. Driving, checks back.

Gets it again from Jokic. Not sure where he's going right now Bogdanovich, but Jokic knows where the basket is and gets it to go. What a move by Jokic.

It's exhausting covering Bogdanovich and Jokic on that ball screen. It didn't do too bad.

Embiid with the reply.

travel there, Pesic among them. He got a technical foul I believe, he's way out on the court. He wanted to travel there as the bead blows past them and Pesic comes way out onto the court. As

mentioned it is a technical foul which is a shot for the United States, it's possession for Serbia. Give away

free baskets like that to the United States though, even with the lead.

Serbia will need to keep the bench, particularly, will need to keep their emotions in check. Avramovic back to Jokic.

check. Avramovic back to Jokic.

Three-point attempt knocked down by Dobric. And the shooting continues for Serbia. Doesn't matter who throws it up, it's going down. Puka to Embiid.

Serbia. Doesn't matter who throws it up, it's going down. Puka to Embiid.

Curry. Makes space for the shot.

That's all he needs. And then beat and Curry looked like Bogdanovich and Jokic that time executing the pick and roll. Good up fake from Curry to free himself.

24 points for Steph Curry. And Jokic fell down heavily.

Tussle with LeBron James. Ron was trying to fight through the screen. Looks like here's the play with

James. Ron was trying to fight through the screen. Looks like here's the play with Curry. It's similar to what Jokic and Bogdanovic have been doing. There's that up fake

Curry. It's similar to what Jokic and Bogdanovic have been doing. There's that up fake that frees himself up for the open three.

Nine-point lead for Serbia, up 6.29 to play in the third term.

Steph Curry's shooting has really hit its mark in this semifinal.

also with some impressive numbers.

Petrusev's gonna leave this for Avramovic. So fast here, Avramovic, and knocked out by Lebron. That's not goaltending. It hit the rim, and that's okay. And the pass

by Lebron. That's not goaltending. It hit the rim, and that's okay. And the pass to Curry. Lovely move out. He wants it back. Gives it to Embiid. Last play

to Curry. Lovely move out. He wants it back. Gives it to Embiid. Last play

here from the U.S. but Curry's lost the handle. Don't say that too often. Yeah,

United States passed up some good looks and Embiid was driving and then he was going to hand it off. Miscommunication with Curry there. Great play from LeBron at the other end to knock the ball off. That was going in. Just couldn't capitalize on the other end. Six turnovers from the United States. Serbia

only with three.

Makhdanovich. Makhdanovich has to be careful. He's been yelling at the refs.

Holliday. Booker going off the... Out of bounds, falling over, but he's okay. And he's back on his feet. And Bede on the floor now. Travel call.

okay. And he's back on his feet. And Bede on the floor now. Travel call.

Bede looks stunned. He had the mismatch. Watch.

This is for Petrusev.

over him. Misic.

Shock clock down to two. Jokic just puts it up there. Shock clock violation.

Durant on for the United States. It's not going for Kevin Durant.

And it's not going for the United States right now. Jokic. Etrushev.

Hosting up now Jokic. Quick passing, three player in the corner.

Filip Petrussev with the triple. Dobrycz rather, Ognjan Dobrycz.

It was the turnover that started it. Poor transition defense from the USA.

Steph Curry with the catch and shoots. He's keeping him in it.

It just seems effortless from Steph Curry. The

quickest release. It's almost like while the ball's coming toward him in the air, he's getting ready to shoot it. Down to nine.

Mistic with the pass. Petrusev. Woyko.

Curry. Won't get back-to-back threes here. Khrushchev did a good job of swiping at the ball, maybe to change that shot.

Look, it's trying to provide the screen. Jokic to get it here.

Again, those two combining. Bogdanovich with the deep three attempt. Curry releases quickly to LeBron, who keeps it in. Transition defense from Serbia. Now one red by Bogdanovich. Curry

still ends up with it. Why is it out? Holliday in the corner.

And Dolbrich tried to commit that tactical foul. It wasn't given.

And Holliday cuts the lead to six. It is tight.

It is tense. But it is also quality.

Jokic. One on one with Embiid here. Jokic.

Embiid here. Jokic.

Offensive foul called. Lot of emotion shown from the United States bench. Watch him here. They'll use the arms to the head and grab the back. They wanted that early in the game or use that arm. They got it this time. And all of a sudden the United

that arm. They got it this time. And all of a sudden the United States with three minutes to go. and cut it to four or three.

Curry. Lovely pass out to Durant, he just tried to knock it in.

Jokic, being marshalled by Davis. Jokic likes that matchup in the post with Davis. This time the foul is on Davis. I

Davis. I think Jokic prefers playing in the post against Davis than Embiid. Davis comes on the floor, he goes right down there. 37 in this third term. He's only got one foul left to give.

down there. 37 in this third term. He's only got one foul left to give.

Curry takes a breather. Reduce this deficit. Back down to six. Is that a buyer?

Check C. No minutes tonight for Jason Tatum over there. Hasn't gotten the game yet. Halliburton as well, but Tatum

over there. Hasn't gotten the game yet. Halliburton as well, but Tatum continues to struggle to get minutes in the Olympics. Rusev leaving it for Misic. Pulls up with the

for Misic. Pulls up with the shot and somehow it drops. And that's the kind of night it's been for Serbia. Dicic, 13

for Serbia. Dicic, 13 points a game off the bench this competition. It's been tough. Edwards in for Adebayo.

Back with Durant, comes inside. And Davis with the putback.

Not being Durant's night so far though.

Trusse. Maybe in for Misic. Cliding the open lane, but the foul is called.

And a buyer. Only the

third team foul. You see Davis long arms for the offensive rebound. The question in this game for Serbia is when will Jokic get a

offensive rebound. The question in this game for Serbia is when will Jokic get a break? You look a little gassed coming up the floor, last possession. And on the

break? You look a little gassed coming up the floor, last possession. And on the floor most of the game. About 27 minutes played so far for Jokic.

Averaging 29 minutes per game. Misic with three. Big basket for Serbia.

Derrick White went under the screen, way under. And Misic. They'll

take that all day. Serbia now with 14 threes.

Extraordinary shooting performance from Serbia, keeping it up in this second half. Durant

driving to the hoop, desperate to try and get a basket. It's still not going for him. Misic.

for him. Misic.

Off the floor, but...

but...

And here you see White go way under that screen. It's just an easy shot.

Especially the way they're shooting tonight for Misic. Defensive mistake.

Serbia now will go to the free throw line. Chance to go up 11. And

what's interesting about this third quarter felt like the United States were crawling back into it and making a move. Serbia here at the end of the quarter have held them off and now Jokic will get a rest on the bench. You see Curry on the bench as well. Durant talked about his struggles. He's 0

for 4, 0 points. Luric at the line, the play from Ferdinand Bacce.

Good play for Memphis in the United States. Jokic of

course, the NBA MVP.

to go, Kuduric to make this an 11 point game. The question for Serbia was can they go on with it? They have gone on with it so far. Durant

out to Edwards. Out of Bayo. Big rebound coming from the back, Kuduric.

Ljusov using Kuduric. Goes for three and one!

Wow! It just continues and he looks over at Carmelo with the three sign. Watch White here, he confused a little bit, just bumps into him.

three sign. Watch White here, he confused a little bit, just bumps into him.

And the bench is on fire and they are taking it to the United States.

Marko Gduric. as Nikola Jokic up and voicing his support. He doesn't need to be out on the floor.

Marko Goduric is doing the business for Serbia for a four point play. Does it. It is now a 15 point lead for

play. Does it. It is now a 15 point lead for Serbia. Kevin Durant has not been

Serbia. Kevin Durant has not been doing what he usually does for the United States.

But Durant is yet to score. Serbia changing defenses there.

They came out after the free throw, a little bit of pressure and back into the zone. United States look a little confused.

the zone. United States look a little confused.

What? It's a Durant.

Get into the basket and finally Kevin Durant get some points. Serbia are still ahead in this. Clock running down,

points. Serbia are still ahead in this. Clock running down, Misic puts it up. It's still an extraordinary performance from Serbia, led of course by Nikola Jokic, but everyone involved. Lebron and the United States have it all to do in the final turn. At three quarter time in this semi-final,

United States of America 63, Serbia 76.

this game averaging 21 points per game off turnovers. They only have four.

And they also came into the game averaging 22 fast break points per game.

And they only have five. That's how Serbia has held them to 63 points. Obviously the hot shooting has helped that from the three point

63 points. Obviously the hot shooting has helped that from the three point line. Serbia has 15 threes. doing a great job of keeping them in the half

line. Serbia has 15 threes. doing a great job of keeping them in the half court. It's the fourth quarter of the United States

court. It's the fourth quarter of the United States of America against Serbia. The men's basketball semi-final. Serbia have a 13 point lead.

We are set for a massive finish. As Guduric was feeling it from the third term and Durant puts it up after getting the foul.

Serbia would have given just about you'd ask for to have this lead going into the fourth quarter. No question about it and we've seen this all night, we've talked about it. They've been really disciplined with the tactical fouls when they're not in the bonus of any play in transition.

On the floor for the US as is LeBron James. Going

himself here LeBron. Pushing away and gets it to go. LeBron

at his best. Good defense there by the big fella, Kinov. Lebron, just better offense fading away to score.

Kinov. Lebron, just better offense fading away to score.

Jokic, he's been superb once again for Serbic. Going one-on-one with Durant now. Davis with

the double team. Tries to pass in, Jokic gets a hand to it, USA get the stop. Again, the foul, this one on Guduric. job

the stop. Again, the foul, this one on Guduric. job

by James to jump high in the air and tap that ball. Jokic made a decent pass to Militinov and there you see the fade away from James. A degree of difficulty on that shot.

James. A degree of difficulty on that shot.

It is the fourth personal foul for Kuduric who has been very strong particularly in the end of that third quarter Steph Curry The leading scorer in the game with now 29 points. The pass from Davis. Good start.

The fourth. Some more stops. Nisic.

Bogdanovich wants to shoot. Off target there. It's over yet to score in this turn. LeBron. Still gets it. He looked like he was fouled

turn. LeBron. Still gets it. He looked like he was fouled twice. Serby again coming in for that tactical foul. Wasn't called.

twice. Serby again coming in for that tactical foul. Wasn't called.

Watch here. Watch the attempt to foul here. And it's not called. And then the attempt to foul again is called. Physical. Booker.

Get out to Curry. The first fake. Now fires. Along with that one. I want to calm things down.

one. I want to calm things down.

Misic. Using Jokic.

Jokic grabs it and just puts it over and the foul, he'll go to the line as well. I don't think there's a better player in the world when you have a lead than Jokic because you can really run your offense through him. He

can set great screens and he can just find a way to to the basket and make plays. It's so comforting knowing you have him out on the floor.

That was the first basket of the fourth quarter for Serbia. He's missed the three throw. Durant gathers. Still 11 points the lead for Serbia.

throw. Durant gathers. Still 11 points the lead for Serbia.

Booker. Durant to James. He goes for three. Off.

And cleverly rebounded by Misic.

telling everyone to get forward. Give

Misic room, he says. The switch. LeBron has Jokic.

Misic comes inside. Lovely fake. Kicks it out to Jokic for three. Won't go. Shot

clock was winding down. Great basketball from Serbia there. Just great ball movement. Just didn't

go down with the shot. LeBron out to Durant for three. And gets it.

That will be a chance at the foul line for a four point play. The

foul was called off the ball. Let's see here. Hit the three point shot watch, but here's the push on Davis. Durant

fell. Interesting to see what they call here. They're talking about it, the referees. Interestingly, Jokic knocked Davis into Durant.

referees. Interestingly, Jokic knocked Davis into Durant.

Referees are huddled up now at half court trying to decide.

It'll be a foul on Jokic.

You see him push Davis into Durant. That's

number four. on Jokic, so a huge call in the game.

What do they do now with Nikola Jokic? They know how important he is. There's

seven minutes 19 in the game. Big decision for Besic.

Looks like he's leaving him out on the floor. He's going for it with him.

And United States brings back Embiid. We haven't seen Embiid much in the post. Maybe

they'll go to him now. Jokic with fouls. This is big from the United States. They are far from out of this. Devin Booker makes it a five-point

States. They are far from out of this. Devin Booker makes it a five-point game. That's a six-point play for the USA. The three, and

game. That's a six-point play for the USA. The three, and then there was a foul, and Booker comes right back out and forces Serbia into the timeout.

This the moment that turns it around for the United States. Six points and Serbia's best player in foul trouble.

Fans have loved every second of the basketball at Paris 2024.

had such potential when you were in for something special but this has really delivered this is special. You've had such a great seat to watch it as well no matter who's playing the atmosphere has been tremendous inside and outside what a great atmosphere

outside as well on our way into the game. Wired up about their basketball to Bercy. Right now it's all about what's happening on this floor. It's a five point game, seven minutes to play.

this floor. It's a five point game, seven minutes to play.

Getting a hand in there is Lebron, who just knocks it off Jokic. I think

he stepped out of bounds. That's what the call was. Look at him, get in front of Jokic here, watch this. Quickly, taps it. I think the referee said he stepped out of bounds before he threw it off Jokic. Really wanted to make sure they came off Jokic. Fired him. One of his bullet passes

LeBron. But it's Serbia ball. Nine seconds on the shot clock. LeBron is guarding Jokic.

LeBron. But it's Serbia ball. Nine seconds on the shot clock. LeBron is guarding Jokic.

Vodanovic. Brilliant. Just brilliant. He has been fantastic. What a big shot for Serbia. Coming out of that timeout.

fantastic. What a big shot for Serbia. Coming out of that timeout.

Calmed the nerves a bit. Second point lead for Serbia, Lebron.

Curry. Down to Embiid. Durant now, pulls up, knocks it down. Number seven is getting comfortable out there on the floor.

That's dangerous for Serbia.

to bring this up the court. You just wonder how Jokic is going to deal with the fact that he only has, well, he has no fouls to give. Any

foul, he's out of the game.

Well, he's as smart as they come, Jokic. Just worry about him getting tangled up off the ball. LeBron is now fronting him and making it difficult for him to catch it in the post. Misic gets it out to Jokic. who

drives in over LeBron won't go, but the put back from Militinov. Embiid

Militinov. Embiid just glides that one into the basket. That's his shot, that foul line jumper.

We've seen him make that time and time again. 14 points in the quarter now for the United States. points also for Joel Embiid in the game. Bogdanovich. Jokic.

game. Bogdanovich. Jokic.

With Durant on him, slides away from him, but misses the shot from the short distance. Milotinov under

distance. Milotinov under pressure. Dobrych. Won't go.

pressure. Dobrych. Won't go.

Milotinov with the big rebounding and Jokic finishes that off. Milotinov! It's been so effective the last few possessions. His size and strength causing the United States a real problem in there. Seven point game again. LeBron. Puts it up for Embiid.

in there. Seven point game again. LeBron. Puts it up for Embiid.

Gets it well. And then one. Great pass from LeBron. Perfect. Over the top to Embiid. Watch

to Embiid. Watch here. Taninov taps it.

here. Taninov taps it.

Misic finishes and here's a great pass. Not an easy pass to make.

B to make this a four point game. Does it. Five

minutes to play. USA 80, Serbia 84.

Finish we're in for here. Misic. Jokic

again going. It's ahead with LeBron. It's physical out there.

Jokic draws the foul.

Third foul on LeBron. And Jokic just has so much size. He did a good job LeBron holding him off for a bit. The determination

size. He did a good job LeBron holding him off for a bit. The determination

of Jokic to get to the basket was too much.

Dinovich looking for space for the shots. In and out. Again, Militinov is there, but Durant just takes it away from him. Great play from Durant.

Embiid going head to head with Jokic now. Lovely stuff from Joel Embiid.

And he hops up and down the court. We haven't seen much from Embiid, but today he's really come to play. It's a two-point game.

Jokic. Lening this. Kutobrich getting to the basket. He's completely

missed that, but it's come off Embiid. Serbia ball. Seven seconds on the shot point.

Watch Embiid. Jokic has the fouls. He does fade away.

Free touch, and there you see him. He does get a hand on that.

Lutinov. for Misic. Has to

fire away now. Way off target. The United States get another stop. LeBron driving. Stop

stop. LeBron driving. Stop

that he says. Wow! Attacks the basket and finishes with the left hand and they've come all the way back here in the fourth. Do not count out the United States. They are back. a

United States. They are back. a

level timeout Serbian.

for the United States has brought him all the way back. You see Lebron, one rebound, one assist off a triple-double. The defense has been solid. Four for 13 from the field for Serbia. 0 for 6 from 3 into fourth. Serbia, who led for much of this game, just about the entirety, and now the United States have pulled

it level. It's something Serbia did to Australia in the quarterfinal. That

it level. It's something Serbia did to Australia in the quarterfinal. That

has restored the Serbian lead. Petrusen. The United States switched to pick and roll and they tried to switch back and they were just too late. Good pass from Serbia to make them pay. Embiid loses it. Three minutes to play here. Serbia up

by two. Watch this play here. The switch. Now Durant wants to come off. LeBron

jumps up. But no one picks up the baseline. Caught miscommunication on defense in a big spot in the United States. That's what makes Jokic so dangerous, they're so worried about the switch. Misic.

He's in Torbrich. Here's Jokic again.

Bogdanovich. Shock lock down to one, Jokic puts it up. But they've just given it back. Bogdanovich,

heaps of time here, and he's Mist it, Dobric.

Hooker, to LeBron.

Curry comes back. And puts the U.S. ahead. Wow! It

went around and around and went down. Steph Curry, big time shot. 32 points for Steph Curry.

shot. 32 points for Steph Curry.

Misic with the reply. Won't go. LeBron gets the rebound. The US are riding this wave. It's a three on two here. LeBron goes himself. LeBron James. And this

wave. It's a three on two here. LeBron goes himself. LeBron James. And this

place is going wild. He goes from backboard to backboard to put the United States up three.

And as he said, LeBron James has made history again.

A triple-double in the Olympic Games. Only three players have done it. He's done it twice. Amazing. He stepped up for him on both ends of the floor, and there's

twice. Amazing. He stepped up for him on both ends of the floor, and there's Curry showing the emotion. And this was great. He just went coast to coast with so much speed and aggression. Look at where he takes off from, hangs in the air. Fantastic layup. You got that rebound on the other end and

air. Fantastic layup. You got that rebound on the other end and Curry, what a nifty move himself. What an

incredible fourth quarter performance. 28 to

10 in the fourth. The question was could Serbia keep it up? But the United States have just gone to another level.

It's been incredible to watch. It all started with LeBron's defense. He went to Jokic and felt like that really inspired that team on the defensive end. And what could you say about Curry? Been quiet throughout the tournament.

An incredible tonight. He has exploded and the United States have burst this wide open. Down for so long. There's less than two minutes to play. They have a five-point lead now. Bogdanovich almost losing it. Back.

Take a look at this one. Durant put the pressure on. Bogdanovich running over to the ref to tell him to take a look at it. Bogdanovich can't make the sign enough. Watch again. And I couldn't tell from there. Durant made contact with it, but did Bogdanovich dribble it in the

there. Durant made contact with it, but did Bogdanovich dribble it in the backcourt? Well, there's little doubt the ball went into backcourt. It's whether

backcourt? Well, there's little doubt the ball went into backcourt. It's whether

and Durant touched it on all. They're not going to look at it.

Huge defensive play from Durant. He got in a stance at half court, dug in defensively.

Hooker using LeBron. They're going to take their time now, the United States.

Curry in a tangle with the Don't know if it's LeBron. Okay. Downed

by your pitch. We're still with a chance here. Need a bucket. Find you'll

get somehow. Mismatch

in there. Look at that's on it. Well spotted. The city blue.

Baby. Booker. Booker the foul. Here. They

had a foul to give though, so not on the line yet, but the next one they will shoot. It's Embiid now, Jokic.

Bogdanovich. Lovely dribbling Bogdanovich.

And one for Bogdanovich. Embiid reached out there, he had the mismatch. And you see him here, reach. Bogdanovich went

mismatch. And you see him here, reach. Bogdanovich went

by and used the body to draw the foul. And Bija tried to get out of the way

foul. And Bija tried to get out of the way there. Don't count out Serbia

there. Don't count out Serbia yet. This to make it a two point game. Bogdan Bogdanovich 19

yet. This to make it a two point game. Bogdan Bogdanovich 19 points. Make

points. Make that 20. He's played with so much passion today. Here we go!

that 20. He's played with so much passion today. Here we go!

Less than a minute to go. Two points in it. LeBron says keep an eye on this. Durant.

on this. Durant.

Directing things. Towing himself here. Puts it up for two!

Kevin Durant! And they wanted to get Durant that ball coming over half-floor. You

could see that. Jokic,

when your big players have to deliver, they are stepping up. Putting the pressure on Serbia, but the US out of it easily, Embiid. They're gonna probably have to foul here. No foul given there.

here. No foul given there.

Curry's letting the clock run down. Couple seconds differential, they're letting it go, and now they foul. Which, surprising decision. Not

they foul. Which, surprising decision. Not

enough time really to let that run down. They let it run down all the way to eight seconds. Probably could have fouled earlier.

Just about the best shooter in the game is going to go to the line for two and make it a two possession game. 8.2 seconds to go.

United States did a great job of breaking the pressure, but I thought Serbia would foul right away. They're going to have to make these free throws here. one of

the balls to Curry because they knew this might be coming. What an

incredible match this has been. Steph Curry has been extraordinary throughout.

34 points in the game.

Three point lead. This to make it a two possession game.

comes over the Bercia radar. No more timeouts left for Serbia.

The four point lead. Serbia

have to somehow get two baskets. United States here you can't fall on a three point shot we've seen it happen in the tournament earlier with France. They hit the three and got fouled. Misesic moving quickly. Putting up the three, Bogdanovic won't go.

Big rebound by LeBron. It's over. The United States are through to the gold medal game. LeBron and Steph are extraordinary.

game. LeBron and Steph are extraordinary.

Disappointment for Serbia. They came so close against the number one team in the world.

the U.S. to

bail. Jokic was superb again. He's been superb throughout the tournament.

But this was just beyond the NBA MVP. A

32-15 fourth quarter from the United States. They were under so much pressure. But they delivered when it counted. LeBron,

Curry, and Bede came up big. And Kevin Durant hit that big shot at the end of the game. What a win for the United States.

They were put under pressure. Kevin Durant was under pressure. But in the fourth term, he delivered big. So did Steph Curry. They've driven their team to the gold medal game.

Final score in the men's basketball semifinal. United States of America 95, Serbia 91.

United States taking on Serbia in the men's basketball semifinal and Serbia got off to a flyer in what was a shooting show in the first quarter. Now,

both teams came out so hot from the three point line, but Serbia were taking it to the United States. And they really believed, ended the half with a bucket from James. But more of the same in the second. So an 11 point lead at half time for Serbia. The question

is could they go on with it? And they did in the third term, but the US edged their way back into the contest. Serbia still outscored him in the third with some incredible shot making, but we got to the fourth. Here come the United States. They forced Serbian to seven for 20 shooting. And they were

United States. They forced Serbian to seven for 20 shooting. And they were 13 for 17 shooting in a 32-15-4. I hope to see you very soon.

Thank you. They ended in style the United States. Going through to the gold medal game with some

States. Going through to the gold medal game with some incredible defensive work as well. They're in to the fight.