US beats Serbia, wins men’s basketball goldRio De Janeiro — The trip wasn’t always easy, though they arrived at their expected destination. The players on the US Olympic men’s basketball team never doubted they would be standing on the gold-medal platform, even after some close calls in Rio and criticisms they lacked the usual big names and bigger wins. (AP / mb.com.ph) Kevin Durant celebrates after scoring a three-point shot in the United States’ 96-66 victory over Serbia that gave the Americans their third straight gold medal in men’s basketball. Anthony also picked up his third gold to go with a bronze, becoming the most decorated male in Olympic basketball history. Krzyzewski said it didn’t matter how the Americans won, that there would be no questions as long as they did.

Source: Manila Bulletin August 22, 2016 14:06 UTC