Team USA Dominates Serbia and MVP Nikola Jokić in Convincing Win

Team USA displayed a stellar performance on Wednesday, securing a commanding 105-79 victory over Serbia and their star player, NBA MVP Nikola Jokić, according to NBA.

Following a lackluster win over Australia, Team USA showcased a remarkable improvement in their overall effort, with notable contributions from Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo, who played crucial roles off the bench. Their presence helped limit Jokić to a disappointing shooting performance, as he converted only 6 of his 19 attempts.

Coach Steve Kerr emphasized the team's focus on defense, highlighting the significant impact of Davis and Adebayo's defensive prowess, particularly their ability to switch and protect the rim. The team's depth proved to be a key strength, allowing them to adopt an intense defensive approach in short bursts throughout the game.

Steph Curry took charge on the offensive end, leading the scoring with 24 points, including a remarkable 18-point outburst within the first 11 minutes of the game. His stellar shooting from beyond the arc, going 6-for-9, matched the team's impressive performance from downtown, as they collectively made 16 three-pointers.

Meanwhile, Adebayo continued to impress with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Anthony Edwards showcased his value to the team, contributing 16 points and making three steals.

Despite Jokić managing a double-double, his performance fell short in terms of efficiency, as he struggled to find his rhythm and went 0-for-4 from beyond the arc, ultimately tallying 16 points along with 11 rebounds.

LeBron James acknowledged the team's room for improvement but expressed satisfaction with their progress, emphasizing the desire to maximize their growth opportunities.

With this decisive victory, Team USA sets a strong tone for their upcoming Olympic campaign, which includes a rematch against Serbia on July 28.

Earlier, SSP wrote that Michael van Gerwen won World Matchplay's first round.