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    USA vs. Serbia final score, results: Stephen Curry leads balanced attack in Team USA's Olympic exhibition rout

    By Gilbert McGregor,

    6 hours ago

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    Team USA turned in its most complete performance of the pre-Olympic exhibition cycle with a 26-point win over Serbia on Wednesday.

    The Americans used an extended run that began late in the first half to create separation from a Serbian team that was without Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic. While Nikola Jokic was a handful, Team USA got big contributions across the board from Bam Adebayo, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, Anthony Edwards, and LeBron James.

    If you missed any of the action, The Sporting News tracked updates and highlights throughout the game.

    STREAM: Watch USA Basketball Showcase games live with Fubo (U.S. only free trial)

    USA vs. Serbia basketball score

    Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
    USA 28 31 24 22 105
    Serbia 28 17 13 21 79

    USA vs. Serbia live updates, results, highlights from 2024 Olympic men's basketball exhibition game

    (All times Eastern.)

    Final: USA 105, Serbia 79

    1:58 p.m.: And that's a wrap in Abu Dhabi.

    Team USA outscores Serbia 77-51 over the final three quarters to move to 3-0 in exhibition play. These two teams will meet again to open the Olympics on July 28.

    Up next for the Americans? A date with South Sudan in London. Team USA has two more pre-Olympic exhibitions before the real games get underway.

    1:47 p.m.: Team USA is turning in its most complete performance yet and leads by 30 points late.

    Timeout on the floor.

    The night appears to be over for Nikola Jokic, who will see this American team again in 11 days. Team USA will likely pull its veterans soon as well.

    USA 99, Serbia 69

    1:43 p.m.: LeBron James. Hello!

    With most of Team USA's starters back in, Stephen Curry and James are showing exactly why they are all-time greats.

    Curry has 24 points on 6-of-9 3-point shooting, and James is doing things that no one has ever done just months away from their 40th birthday.

    USA 97, Serbia 69

    End of third quarter: USA 83, Serbia 58

    1;36 p.m.: Three quarters are in the books and it's a 25-point advantage for Team USA.

    Stephen Curry got things started but the United States' second unit has been a major difference-maker.

    Between Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, Anthony Davis and Anthony Edwards, Steve Kerr might have found a rotation that allows Team USA to take advantage of opponents.

    1:23 p.m.: After opening the quarter on a 15-0 run, Team USA is sitting comfortably late in the third quarter.

    The United States has an 18-point lead with 4:12 remaining in the third. Timeout on the floor.

    USA 73, Serbia 55

    1:17 p.m.: Team USA is really creating separation now.

    It's been a 28-5 run for Team USA in about seven minutes of game time and the lead has ballooned to 23 with 7:15 remaining in the third.

    USA 68, Serbia 45

    Halftime: USA 59, Serbia 45

    1 p.m.: Team USA outscores Serbia 31-17 in the second to take a double-digit lead into the halftime break.

    12:58 p.m.: Team USA is creating some separation late in the first half.

    Bam Adebayo has knocked down two triples in this one and is up to 12 points in the game. Adebayo joins Anthony Edwards (10 points) and Stephen Curry (18 points) in double figures.

    The Americans will take a 14-point lead into the break.

    12:46 p.m.: A Stephen Curry game it is, indeed.

    Curry converts an and-one and checks out with 18 points in the first half. With this version of Curry, any team is virtually unstoppable.

    Team USA leads by four with 4:40 remaining in the second quarter.

    USA 44, Serbia 40

    12:39 p.m.: Serbia is still in the lead with 7:07 remaining in the half.

    An and-one finish from LeBron James cut the deficit to three points but Serbia looks like a well-oiled machine on the second night of a back-to-back.

    Serbia 34, USA 31

    12:31 p.m.: Looking for Bogdan Boganovic? Despite going through pregame warmups, the Hawks swingman didn't suit up for this one as he continues to manage an injury.

    He should be ready to go for the Olympics.

    End of first quarter: USA 28, Serbia 28

    12:30 p.m.: A fast break gone wrong for Team USA leads to a transition opportunity for Serbia, which tied things up at the first-quarter buzzer.

    After one quarter, Stephen Curry leads Team USA with nine points while Anthony Edwards quickly scored seven points for the Americans.

    Aleksa Avramovic leads Serbia with eight points while Nikola Jokic has six points (on 2-of-7 shooting) and five rebounds.

    12:20 p.m.: Serbia is bringing the energy early on.

    A transition dunk from Ognjen Dobric puts Serbia back up by four points and Steve Kerr has signaled for a timeout with 3:47 remaining in the first.

    Serbia 20, USA 16

    12:14 p.m.: We've reached the first break in action and Serbia has a three-point lead.

    4:54 remains in the opening frame.

    Serbia is led by eight points from Aleksa Avramovic, who is a perfect 3 of 3 from the field. Nikola Jokic has four points, three rebounds and an assist early on.

    Stephen Curry leads Team USA with nine points on 3-of-5 shooting. Joel Embiid and LeBron James have each knocked down mid-range jumpers.

    Serbia 16, USA 13

    12:12 p.m.: Serbia goes on a quick 8-0 run which comes to an end after a turnaround jumper from LeBron James.

    Nearing the midway point of the first, Serbia leads by three.

    Serbia 14, USA 11

    12:10 p.m.: Yeah, it could be one of those games for Stephen Curry.

    Curry drains another 3 and gets a 2-pointer to go on the next possession. The teams are going back and forth but Curry has all nine of Team USA's points in the game's first three minutes.

    Serbia 12, USA 9

    12:06 p.m.: Stephen Curry gets Team USA on the board first with a 3-pointer.

    After shooting 1 of 6 on Monday, this could be the game that Curry has a big scoring performance. Game on.

    Pregame

    12 p.m.: Starting for Serbia: Aleksa Avramovic, Marko Guduric, Ognen Dobric, Filip Petrusev and Nikola Jokic.

    11:45 a.m.: Another new starting unit for Team USA: Stephen Curry, Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum, LeBron James and Joel Embiid get the nod .

    11:30 a.m.: Team USA continues its preparations and it appears that it could be the summer debut for Derrick White, who was recently added as an injury replacement for Kawhi Leonard.

    11 a.m.: Pregame preparations for former No. 1 overall picks LeBron James (2003) and Anthony Edwards (2020).

    The duo got out to a hot start in Monday's exhibition against Australia.

    10:30 a.m.: Members of Team USA have arrived and are reporting for work. Tip-off is just over 90 minutes away.

    10:20Ia.m.: Nikola Jokic. Bogdan Bogdanovic. The Serbian National Team has arrived at Etihad Arena and is ready to get to work.

    What channel is USA vs. Serbia on today?

    • Start time: 12 p.m. ET
    • TV channel (U.S.): Fox Sports 1

    The U.S. Olympic men's basketball exhibition game against Serbia will be broadcast nationally on FS1 from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Viewers can stream the action online with fuboTV .

    MORE: It's clear why Team USA picked Derrick White to replace Kawhi Leonard

    How to watch USA Basketball before Olympics

    Team USA's men's basketball exhibition games will be broadcast live on Fox's family of networks.

    After Wednesday's game, the United States National Team is set to travel to London for two exhibition games before finally heading to Paris for the Olympics.

    You can stream Team USA games online with fuboTV, which offers a free seven-day trial .

    Date Game/Result Time (ET) TV channel
    July 10 USA 86, Canada 72
    July 15 USA 98, Australia 92
    July 17 USA 105, Serbia 79
    July 20 USA vs. South Sudan 3 p.m. FOX
    July 22 USA vs. Germany 3 p.m. FOX

    DECOURCY: Joel Embiid at the center of concerns for Team USA

    When do the Olympics start?

    The opening ceremony at the 2024 Olympics is July 26. The men's basketball tournament tips off the next day on July 27 and ends with the medal games on Aug. 10.

    Team USA is one of 12 teams to qualify for the Paris Olympics. It will play in Group C with Serbia, South Sudan and Puerto Rico.

    Date Game Time (ET) TV Channel
    July 28 USA vs. Serbia 11:15 a.m. NBC
    July 31 USA vs. South Sudan 3 p.m. NBC
    Aug. 3 USA vs. Puerto Rico 11:15 a.m. NBC
    Aug. 6 Men's basketball quarterfinals TBD
    Aug. 8 Men's basketball semifinals TBD
    Aug. 10 Men's basketball gold-medal game TBD
    Aug. 10 Men's basketball bronze-medal game TBD
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