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USA vs. Serbia final score, results: Stephen Curry leads balanced attack in Team USA's Olympic exhibition rout

Gilbert McGregor

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Team USA turned in its most complete performance of the pre-Olympic exhibition cycle with a 26-point win over Serbia on Wednesday.

The Americans used an extended run that began late in the first half to create separation from a Serbian team that was without Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic. While Nikola Jokic was a handful, Team USA got big contributions across the board from Bam Adebayo, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, Anthony Edwards, and LeBron James.

If you missed any of the action, The Sporting News tracked updates and highlights throughout the game.

STREAM: Watch USA Basketball Showcase games live with Fubo (U.S. only free trial)

USA vs. Serbia basketball score

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USA28312422105
Serbia2817132179

USA vs. Serbia live updates, results, highlights from 2024 Olympic men's basketball exhibition game

(All times Eastern.)

Final: USA 105, Serbia 79

1:58 p.m.: And that's a wrap in Abu Dhabi.

Team USA outscores Serbia 77-51 over the final three quarters to move to 3-0 in exhibition play. These two teams will meet again to open the Olympics on July 28.

Up next for the Americans? A date with South Sudan in London. Team USA has two more pre-Olympic exhibitions before the real games get underway.

1:47 p.m.: Team USA is turning in its most complete performance yet and leads by 30 points late.

Timeout on the floor.

The night appears to be over for Nikola Jokic, who will see this American team again in 11 days. Team USA will likely pull its veterans soon as well.

USA 99, Serbia 69

1:43 p.m.: LeBron James. Hello!

With most of Team USA's starters back in, Stephen Curry and James are showing exactly why they are all-time greats.

Curry has 24 points on 6-of-9 3-point shooting, and James is doing things that no one has ever done just months away from their 40th birthday.

USA 97, Serbia 69

End of third quarter: USA 83, Serbia 58

1;36 p.m.: Three quarters are in the books and it's a 25-point advantage for Team USA.

Stephen Curry got things started but the United States' second unit has been a major difference-maker.

Between Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, Anthony Davis and Anthony Edwards, Steve Kerr might have found a rotation that allows Team USA to take advantage of opponents.

1:23 p.m.: After opening the quarter on a 15-0 run, Team USA is sitting comfortably late in the third quarter.

The United States has an 18-point lead with 4:12 remaining in the third. Timeout on the floor.

USA 73, Serbia 55

1:17 p.m.: Team USA is really creating separation now.

It's been a 28-5 run for Team USA in about seven minutes of game time and the lead has ballooned to 23 with 7:15 remaining in the third.

USA 68, Serbia 45

Halftime: USA 59, Serbia 45

1 p.m.: Team USA outscores Serbia 31-17 in the second to take a double-digit lead into the halftime break.

12:58 p.m.: Team USA is creating some separation late in the first half.

Bam Adebayo has knocked down two triples in this one and is up to 12 points in the game. Adebayo joins Anthony Edwards (10 points) and Stephen Curry (18 points) in double figures.

The Americans will take a 14-point lead into the break.

12:46 p.m.: A Stephen Curry game it is, indeed.

Curry converts an and-one and checks out with 18 points in the first half. With this version of Curry, any team is virtually unstoppable.

Team USA leads by four with 4:40 remaining in the second quarter.

USA 44, Serbia 40

12:39 p.m.: Serbia is still in the lead with 7:07 remaining in the half.

An and-one finish from LeBron James cut the deficit to three points but Serbia looks like a well-oiled machine on the second night of a back-to-back.

Serbia 34, USA 31

12:31 p.m.: Looking for Bogdan Boganovic? Despite going through pregame warmups, the Hawks swingman didn't suit up for this one as he continues to manage an injury.

He should be ready to go for the Olympics.

End of first quarter: USA 28, Serbia 28

12:30 p.m.: A fast break gone wrong for Team USA leads to a transition opportunity for Serbia, which tied things up at the first-quarter buzzer.

After one quarter, Stephen Curry leads Team USA with nine points while Anthony Edwards quickly scored seven points for the Americans.

Aleksa Avramovic leads Serbia with eight points while Nikola Jokic has six points (on 2-of-7 shooting) and five rebounds.

12:20 p.m.: Serbia is bringing the energy early on.

A transition dunk from Ognjen Dobric puts Serbia back up by four points and Steve Kerr has signaled for a timeout with 3:47 remaining in the first.

Serbia 20, USA 16

12:14 p.m.: We've reached the first break in action and Serbia has a three-point lead.

4:54 remains in the opening frame.

Serbia is led by eight points from Aleksa Avramovic, who is a perfect 3 of 3 from the field. Nikola Jokic has four points, three rebounds and an assist early on.

Stephen Curry leads Team USA with nine points on 3-of-5 shooting. Joel Embiid and LeBron James have each knocked down mid-range jumpers.

Serbia 16, USA 13

12:12 p.m.: Serbia goes on a quick 8-0 run which comes to an end after a turnaround jumper from LeBron James.

Nearing the midway point of the first, Serbia leads by three.

Serbia 14, USA 11

12:10 p.m.: Yeah, it could be one of those games for Stephen Curry.

Curry drains another 3 and gets a 2-pointer to go on the next possession. The teams are going back and forth but Curry has all nine of Team USA's points in the game's first three minutes.

Serbia 12, USA 9

12:06 p.m.: Stephen Curry gets Team USA on the board first with a 3-pointer.

After shooting 1 of 6 on Monday, this could be the game that Curry has a big scoring performance. Game on.

Pregame

12 p.m.: Starting for Serbia: Aleksa Avramovic, Marko Guduric, Ognen Dobric, Filip Petrusev and Nikola Jokic.

11:45 a.m.: Another new starting unit for Team USA: Stephen Curry, Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum, LeBron James and Joel Embiid get the nod.

11:30 a.m.: Team USA continues its preparations and it appears that it could be the summer debut for Derrick White, who was recently added as an injury replacement for Kawhi Leonard.

11 a.m.: Pregame preparations for former No. 1 overall picks LeBron James (2003) and Anthony Edwards (2020). 

The duo got out to a hot start in Monday's exhibition against Australia.

10:30 a.m.: Members of Team USA have arrived and are reporting for work. Tip-off is just over 90 minutes away.

10:20Ia.m.: Nikola Jokic. Bogdan Bogdanovic. The Serbian National Team has arrived at Etihad Arena and is ready to get to work.

What channel is USA vs. Serbia on today?

  • Start time: 12 p.m. ET 
  • TV channel (U.S.): Fox Sports 1

The U.S. Olympic men's basketball exhibition game against Serbia will be broadcast nationally on FS1 from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Viewers can stream the action online with fuboTV.

MORE: It's clear why Team USA picked Derrick White to replace Kawhi Leonard

How to watch USA Basketball before Olympics

Team USA's men's basketball exhibition games will be broadcast live on Fox's family of networks. 

After Wednesday's game, the United States National Team is set to travel to London for two exhibition games before finally heading to Paris for the Olympics.

You can stream Team USA games online with fuboTV, which offers a free seven-day trial.

DateGame/ResultTime (ET)TV channel
July 10USA 86, Canada 72——
July 15USA 98, Australia 92——
July 17USA 105, Serbia 79——
July 20USA vs. South Sudan3 p.m.FOX
July 22USA vs. Germany3 p.m.FOX

DECOURCY: Joel Embiid at the center of concerns for Team USA

When do the Olympics start?

The opening ceremony at the 2024 Olympics is July 26. The men's basketball tournament tips off the next day on July 27 and ends with the medal games on Aug. 10.

Team USA is one of 12 teams to qualify for the Paris Olympics. It will play in Group C with Serbia, South Sudan and Puerto Rico.

DateGameTime (ET)TV Channel
July 28USA vs. Serbia11:15 a.m.NBC
July 31USA vs. South Sudan3 p.m.NBC
Aug. 3USA vs. Puerto Rico11:15 a.m.NBC
Aug. 6Men's basketball quarterfinalsTBD 
Aug. 8Men's basketball semifinalsTBD 
Aug. 10Men's basketball gold-medal gameTBD 
Aug. 10Men's basketball bronze-medal gameTBD 

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Gilbert McGregor first joined The Sporting News in 2018 as a content producer for Global editions of NBA.com. Before covering the game, McGregor played basketball collegiately at Wake Forest, graduating with a Communication degree in 2016. McGregor began covering the NBA during the 2017-18 season and has been on hand for a number of league events.