The US men’s basketball team delivered a dominant performance in their third pre-Olympic exhibition game, defeating Serbia 105-79 in Abu Dhabi.
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Steph Curry led the team with a impressive 24 points, while Bam Adebayo contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.Initially, the game was closely contested, with the score tied at 40 midway through the second quarter.
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The US team pulled away, going on a 19-5 run to close out the first half.They maintained their momentum in the second half, outscoring Serbia 46-34 to secure a convincing victory.Derrick White made his debut for Team US , following his recent addition to the roster.
Also, Kevin Durant was absent due to a calf injury, marking his third straight exhibition game missed.