2024 Olympics. Serbia – USA: Against Nikola Jokic, the Americans want to start strong, live preview

For his first match at the 2024 Olympics, LeBron James and his teammates Teammates face Nikola Jokic's Serbia. A shock opening for Team USA.

Serbia 0 : 0

16:40 – A special meeting for Embiid!

While his confrontation against ; Nikola Jokic is surely the most anticipated duel of the match, Joel Embiid is playing this summer with Team USA but the pivot could have played in the 2024 Olympics with another nation. Indeed, he had proclaimed last fall his desire to compete in the Olympic Games with the French team. Embiid had obtained his French passport in July 2022. 

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16:35 – A Frenchman with a whistle

The refereeing team for Serbia – USA is known. Among the referees for the match, Frenchman Yohan Rosso will be present alongside Julio Anaya and Martins Kozlovskis.

16:30 – Durant is back!

Kevin Durant was injured in the calf and did not play only one preparation match with Team USA. The American star is nevertheless back in the American squad for this first match of the 2024 Olympics. 

16:25 – A host of stars

Team USA is not there at the 2024 Olympics to make a simple trip to France. The American men's basketball team has the best players in the world at every position. Tatum, Davis, Embiid, Edwards, Curry, Booker, the stars of the NBA are here to win Olympic gold. Their journey begins this afternoon against Serbia.

16:20 – Let's play basketball!

After an opening ceremony where he became the first basketball player to carry the flag of the American delegation, LeBron James will be keen to shine with Team USA! The Los Angeles Lakers player knows he is particularly expected.

Hello everyone! Welcome to the live commentary Serbia-USA, clash in the men's basketball tournament at the 2024 Olympics. Kick-off in one hour!