Bogdan Boganovic led with 20 as Serbia buried the United States with 10 first-half 3-pointers, but Kerr's belief in the U.S. depth proved true. The United States scored six points in two seconds. The scene will only intensify Saturday as the United States plays for its fifth consecutive gold medal against the home team. After a silver-medal finish in Tokyo, France is hoping to ride the home-court advantage to its first Olympic gold medal. Judoka Teddy Riner lit the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremonies, won his third individual Olympic gold medal and added a gold in the mixed team.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 08, 2024 21:43 UTC