In a nutshell, Team USA pulled off one of the most astonishing comebacks in Olympic basketball history during their semifinal clash with Serbia.
Down by double digits heading into the final quarter, the Americans seemingly attended a crash course in miracle-making.
Steph Curry, channeling his inner Houdini, scored 36 points including a game-changing 3-pointer, flipping the game on its head.
Final score? USA 95, Serbia 91.
Fans can officially exhale now and wait for the final with France.
The Epic Comeback
In what can only be described as a plot twist straight out of a basketball thriller, Team USA turned a seemingly doomed semifinal against Serbia into a raucous celebration.
Entering the fourth quarter, the Americans were staring down a double-figure deficit and probably imagining the mockery they’d face back home.
But if Hollywood loves a good comeback, so does Team USA.
A Game of High Stakes
Oh, the stakes were as high as Durant’s vertical leap. Trailing by 17 points in the first half and still down by 11 at halftime, Team USA had their work cut out for them. Forget calm and composed; this was more like a caffeine-fueled frenzy.
The U.S. scored six points in two seconds during a pivotal moment that had fans double-checking their watches and Serbia checking for hexes. Every possession felt like the last three minutes of an action blockbuster, with nail-biting intensity around every corner.
Steph Curry’s Heroics
And then there was Steph Curry, playing as though someone told him missing would result in global Wi-Fi shutdown. His 36 points, especially that crucial go-ahead 3-pointer, seemed less like basketball and more like a physics-defying magic show.
You could almost hear the collective gasp as he drained shot after shot, flipping the game’s script entirely. It wasn’t just skill; it was an athletic flair and steely composure.
Curry might as well have sent Serbia a thank-you note for letting him steal the show. To sum it up: Steph Curry, ladies and gentlemen, standing ovation deserved.
Durant’s Quest for Gold
Kevin Durant is on a relentless journey to etch his name deeper into Olympic lore. With this victory, his quest to become the first four-time Olympic men’s gold medalist is very much alive.
Durant’s performance was a masterclass in leadership and sheer willpower, silently screaming, “I’m not done yet!” If there was ever a poster child for determination and excellence, Durant’s face would be plastered all over it.
His drive to add another gold piece to his treasure trove is the definition of legendary.
Team USA’s Olympic Legacy
Let’s face it, Team USA’s Olympic basketball legacy is as consistent as your annoying neighbor’s morning jog.
With this win, they’re on their way to bag their 20th Olympic medal in 20 appearances—a streak even the most superstitious would envy.
They’ve transformed the court into their own playground, setting the bar high, and then dunking over it, like it’s their job (which, let’s be honest, it kind of is).