The USA Basketball Showcase continued Wednesday with its second and final game in Abu Dhabi.
Team USA Basketball took down Nikola Jokić and Serbia in its third pre-Olympics showcase game on Wednesday afternoon, 105-79. Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry dropped 24 points and was 6-for-9 from beyond the arc. Lakers big man Anthony Davis had six blocks to go with seven points and six rebounds.
The United States entered the game having won each of its first two games. It was coming off of a close, 98-92 win over Australia on Monday.
Wednesday’s game also served as a preview for the group stage at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games basketball tournament. The U.S. and Serbia are both in Group C and will open group play against each other again at the Olympics.
See how the U.S. defeated Serbia in each team’s second game in Abu Dhabi.
Team USA vs. Serbia highlights
When does Team USA basketball play next?
The United States takes on fellow Group C member South Sudan in London for its fourth and penultimate USA Basketball Showcase exhibition game on Saturday, July 20. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET and will be aired on FOX.
United States defeats Serbia, 105-79
On the back of strong performances from Steph Curry, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Team USA moves to 3-0 in its pre-Olympics showcase after the win over Serbia.
Team USA leads by 30
With three minutes left in the game, the U.S. has built a 99-69 lead over Serbia.
Curry putting on a show in Abu Dhabi
The 36-year-old point guard is 6/9 from 3-point range and has 24 points against Serbia. The latest one gave the U.S. a 95-66 lead.
Anthony Davis dominating the rim
The Lakers’ star is up to six blocks in the game with seven minutes remaining. He also has seven points and six rebounds off of the bench.
Team USA leads Serbia through three quarters
After a second consecutive strong quarter, the U.S. leads Serbia, 83-58, with 10 minutes left in the game.
Anthony Edwards handles a scoop and score
The young guard snagged the ball from Serbia at the wing on the defensive side and ran down the court for an easy slam. Everything has clicked for the U.S. so far in the second half.
Bam Adebayo sinks 3-pointer
The 26-year-old center from the Miami Heat was the benefactor of good ball movement from the U.S. offense. As the shot clock wound down, Adebayo drilled a late shot from the top of the key.
Serbia cut their deficit to 18
Before the first media timeout of the second half, Serbia’s shooting heated up. The team went on a 10-2 scoring run to cut into the U.S. lead and bring the score to 73-55 with four minutes remaining in the third quarter.
Team USA dominating early second half
Missed shots and strong American defense have held Serbia to zero points through three and a half minutes in the third quarter. Meanwhile, the U.S. is on a 12-0 run to begin the second half and extended the lead to 71-45.
United States leads Serbia at halftime, 59-45
The U.S. battled through the second quarter after a shaky first 10 minutes. A scoring run that began about halfway through the quarter carried Team USA to a 14-point halftime lead.
Anthony Davis up to four blocks on the day
A big part of Team USA’s scoring run has been the strong defense from Lakers big man Anthony Davis, who blocked several shots at the rim during the run. The U.S. leads Serbia, 59-45.
United States extends lead with 13-2 scoring run
Curry’s four-point play ignited the Americans, who add on with a big run to build their lead to 53-42 with two minutes left in the second quarter.
Derrick White on for Team USA debut
The Celtics’ guard is on the court for his first minutes with the U.S. national team halfway through the second quarter.
Curry taking over
Team USA reclaimed the lead on a wide-open 3-pointer from Steph Curry, who kept the scoring going with a drive to the rim for two points and a four-point play on the next two possessions. The U.S. leads, 44-40.
Curry, James pair up to assist an easy shot for Embiid
The two multi-time NBA MVP winners team up with a couple of beautiful passes to find Joel Embiid open under the rim for a quick two points.
Serbia re-takes lead
Bad turnovers continue to plague the U.S., which has allowed Serbia to regain the lead with a couple of 3-pointers to open the third quarter. A tough drive by LeBron James ends an 8-0 run, but Serbia leads, 34-31.
U.S. – Serbia tied at 28 after first quarter
Serbia managed to get the ball down the court quickly after a couple of missed shots from Team USA. They hit a buzzer-beating layup to bring the score even as the first quarter ended.
Edwards draws U.S. even with a deep 3
After Team USA moved the ball around to begin the possession, the ball ended in the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves star. Edwards drains a 3-pointer from the top of the key to tie the game at 24 with one minute left in the first quarter.
He followed it up with a steal and drew a foul to go to the line, where he sank both free throws. The United States regain the lead, 26-24.
Jokić nails hook shot over two defenders
With two Americans on him, the center passed out to Dobrić for an open look beyond the arc. After the missed shot, Jokić grabbed the board and sunk a tough shot over the defense. Serbia leads, 22-19.
Dobrić, Petrušev team up for lob and slam
On a breakaway possession following a steal, Serbian small forward Ognjen Dobrić lobbed a pass to center Filip Petrušev, who slammed it down over Anthony Davis to give Serbia an 18-15 lead.
Jokić hears MVP chants at the foul line
The three-time and reigning NBA MVP got “M-V-P” chants from the crowd as he drained two foul shots. Serbia now leads 16-13 at the first media timeout.
Serbia takes and extends lead
Several miscommunications lead to turnovers from the United States, allowing Serbia to take and extend their lead with an 8-0 run. Serbia leads Team USA, 14-13, halfway through the first quarter.
Steph Curry opens U.S. scoring
After Team USA won the tip, Curry drained a 3-pointer from the left wing to begin the scoring for either side. He nailed another moments later to pull the Americans into a 7-4 lead two minutes into the game.
USA vs. Serbia: Time, TV, streaming and how to watch
- Date: Wednesday, July 17
- Time: Noon ET
- Location: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- TV: FS1
- Streaming: Fox Sports app; fuboTV; YouTube TV
HOW TO WATCH:Catch Team USA in the Basketball Showcase with a Fubo subscription
Team USA roster
- Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
- Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
- Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors
- Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
- Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns
- Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
- Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers
- Jrue Holiday, Boston Celtics
- LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
- Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
- Derrick White, Boston Celtics
Team Serbia roster
- Vasilije Micić, Charlotte Hornets
- Aleksej Pokuševski, free agent
- Bogdan Bogdanović, Atlanta Hawks
- Nikola Jović, Miami Heat
- Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
- Marko Gudurić, Fenerbahçe (Turkey)
- Ognjen Dobrić, Virtus Bologna (Italy)
- Filip Petrušev, Olympiacos (Greece)
- Nikola Milutinov, Olympiacos (Greece)
- Dušan Ristić, Pablo Burgos (Spain)
- Vanja Marinković, Partizan (Serbia)
- Aleksa Avramović, Partizan (Serbia)
- Ognjen Jaramaz, Partizan (Serbia)
- Dejan Davidovac, Crvena zvezda (Serbia)
- Uroš Plavšić, Crvena zvezda (Serbia)
- Aleksa Radanov, Runa Basket Moscow (Russia)
Team USA highlights
Team Serbia players to know
Current NBA players:
- Vasilije Micić, Charlotte Hornets
- Bogdan Bogdanović, Atlanta Hawks
- Nikola Jović, Miami Heat
- Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
Other:
- Filip Petrušev, Olympiacos (Greece)
- 2020 WCC Player of the Year and third-team All-American with Gonzaga
- Played one game with Philadelphia 76ers as second-round pick in 2021
- Sent to Los Angeles Clippers as part of James Harden trade
- Clippers traded him to Sacramento Kings for draft rights of fellow Serbian Luka Mitrović
- Played two games for Sacramento
USA men’s basketball Olympic schedule: Time, TV and streaming
All Team USA men’s basketball games will be available to stream on Peacock.
July 28
USA vs. Serbia, NBC, 11:15 a.m. ET
July 31
USA vs. South Sudan, NBC, 3 p.m. ET
Aug. 3
USA vs. Puerto Rico, NBC, 11:15 a.m. ET
When are the Paris 2024 Olympics?
The 2024 Paris Olympics start on July 24 and run through August 11.
How can I watch the 2024 Paris Olympics?
TV: Games broadcast across NBC, USA Network, E!, Telemundo, CNBC, NBCSN
Streaming: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com
HOW TO WATCH:See all Olympic events with a subscription to Peacock
Remaining USA Basketball Showcase schedule
- July 20: USA vs. South Sudan, 3 p.m. ET, Fox, London
- July 22: USA vs. Germany, 3 p.m. ET, Fox, London
USA Basketball Showcase locations
Team USA played one game in Las Vegas to start the showcase. It will have played two games in Abu Dhabi after Wednesday before playing two more in London ahead of the Olympics.
Team USA lineup
Team Serbia lineup
- Aleksa Avramović
- Marko Gudurić
- Ognjen Dobrić
- Filip Petrušev
- Nikola Jokić
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