Serbia president calls out Olympics refs: 'In which country is it not a travel?'

2024-08-09

The emotions after the 2024 Paris Olympics basketball semifinal between Team USA and Serbia are not cooling down. Serbia's president, Aleksandar Vucic, called out the referees, claiming that Joel Embiid should have been called for a traveling violation. "In which country is it not a traveling violation? P.S. Next time, please tell us in advance who we're not allowed to beat," tweeted Vucic.
Kevin Durant on Curry's 36-point game: 'That was a godlike performance'

2024-08-08

Team USA was on the brink of missing their fifth consecutive Olympic final, but when it mattered most, their superstar trio of Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant stepped up, leading the team to a narrow 95-91 semifinal victory over Serbia at Bercy Arena.
Steph Curry relieved after win vs Serbia: 'We were all over the place'

2024-08-08

Stephen Curry played his best game in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games when Team USA needed it the most. Despite trailing by as many as 17, the tournament favorites managed to come back and ultimately defeat Serbia in the semifinal.
Serbia's coach slams refs after loss to Team USA: 'We didn't get respect'

2024-08-08

After leading Serbia to a historic win over Team USA in the 2002 World Cup, Svetislav Pesic came close to a second triumph over the ultimate powerhouse of world basketball in the 2024 Paris Olympics. In the end, Serbia had to bow to Team USA (95-91) and the Serbian tactician was far from happy with the way the referees officiated the semifinal.
Aleksa Avramovic on Team USA: 'They are machines'

2024-08-08

Aleksa Avramovic, a member of Serbia's national basketball team, shared his thoughts with RTS after their defeat against the USA in the Olympic semifinals. Reflecting on the game, Avramovic made it clear that Serbia approached the game with confidence.
Bogdan Bogdanovic takes a jab at referees after loss vs. USA

2024-08-08

Bogdan Bogdanovic, the captain of Serbia's national basketball team, shared his thoughts after their challenging loss to the USA in the Olympic semifinals. In his post-game comments, Bogdanovic conveyed his appreciation for the support the team received. "Thank you to everyone for everything; it was a tough loss, but I am proud of the way we fought," he said.
Anthony Edwards names players who turned semifinal around, gives props to Avramovic

2024-08-08

Team USA survived its toughest test so far in the Olympic tournament in Paris, besting Serbia 95-91 in a semifinal game that's likely to go down as an instant classic.
LeBron James names reasons for win vs. Serbia, shares post-game speech

2024-08-08

Team USA was down by as many as 17 points in the Olympic semifinal against Serbia. They were down by 13 after three quarters but managed to come back and edge out an emphatic win. Leading the team was 39-year-old Lebron James, who registered a rare Olympic triple-double.
Olympics basketball playoff pairs confirmed

2024-08-08

Saturday's games concluded the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament's group stage, confirming every playoff matchup. Serbia's win against South Sudan allowed Greece to take the final spot in the playoff as the second-best 3rd-placed team in the competition. South Sudan joined Japan, Puerto Rico, and Spain among the teams eliminated from contention.
Olympics basketball playoff bracket: USA to face France in the final

2024-08-08

Even though the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament's quarterfinal pairs were determined straight after the Group Stage games, the full Olympics basketball playoff bracket took a bit more time. Following the Group Stage, the draw ceremony determined which quarterfinal pairs will face each other in the semifinals.
LeBron James registers a rare Olympic triple-double

2024-08-08

Team USA had a double-digit deficit after three quarters, but the Avengers managed to eliminate it and won the semifinal against Serbia in the end, 95-91. During the game, LeBron James registered a feat that had happened just three times before in Olympic history.
Team USA overcomes huge deficit, beats Serbia for Olympic final

2024-08-08

Serbia pushed Team USA to their limits in the Paris 2024 Olympics semifinal, but the tournament's biggest upset didn't happen. Stephen Curry's stellar performance helped his team stage a 17-point comeback to secure a narrow 95-91 win over Serbia.
Frank Ntilikina compares Serbia to Team USA: 'They have something unique'

2024-08-08

After France's semifinal victory over Germany(73-69), Frank Ntilikina spoke to Mozzart about the game and his future plans. Ntilikina confirmed that he had a discussion with Partizan Mozzart Bet coach Zeljko Obradovic before the tournament.
Isaia Cordinier: 'We can go eye to eye with anyone'

2024-08-08

Isaia Cordinier, speaking after France's victory over Germany (73-69) in the Olympic semifinals, highlighted the significant changes that occurred after their previous loss to the same opponent.
Victor Wembanyama reveals that Germans laugh motivated France in semifinal

2024-08-08

Victor Wembanyama, reflecting on France's semifinal win over Germany(73-69), described the victory as a significant step in his journey. "It's just to write history even more," Wembanyama said, acknowledging the rarity of such an achievement. While the reality of becoming an Olympic medalist is still sinking in, he remains focused on the bigger goal.
Lessort explains what led France to revenge vs. Germany, stopping Franz Wagner

2024-08-08

France has secured their spot in the Olympic final for the second time in a row after a thrilling 73-69 victory over the reigning world champions, Germany, at Bercy Arena in Paris. A huge part of this victory was Mathias Lessort's performance, who finished the Paris 2024 Olympics semifinal with 10 points, 4 rebounds, 12 EFF, and big defensive stops over 16 and a half minutes.
Team USA vs. Serbia Olympics live: LeBron, Durant face Jokic in semis

2024-08-08

Team USA and Serbia will face off for the third time this year and the fourth time ever on the Olympic stage, with a place in the Paris 2024 gold medal game on the line. The semifinal clash will tip off at 21:00 CEST/15:00 ET at Bercy Arena.
Evan Fournier praises Yabusele and Cordinier, talks France's turnaround

2024-08-08

The first time France took on Germany in the Paris Olympics group stage, the world champs were no match for Les Bleus. Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder scored 26 points apiece as the German side cruised to an 85-71 victory. 
Disappointed Franz Wagner: 'We didn't play our brand of basketball'

2024-08-08

Germany played their worst game offensively when it mattered the most. Scoring just 69 points, the reigning World champions were defeated by France in the semifinal of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
France stuns Germany to advance to second Olympic final in a row

2024-08-08

France previously handily lost to Germany in the group stage but managed to limit the World champions to just 69 points and celebrated an emphatic victory in front of their home fans in the Bercy Arena in Paris, France, defeating the Germans 73-69 (18-25, 15-8, 23-17, 17-19).
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