Team USA wins fifth straight men's basketball gold medal - ESPN
PARIS — The American basketball muscle remains strong.
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U.S. survives Serbia with late rally to make gold medal game - ESPN
PARIS — Ever since Serbia was able to squeeze out an Olympic bid at the World Cup last summer with all-world native son Nikola Jokic resting, the leadership of USA Basketball has been worried about a game like Thursday night's 95-91 Olympic semifinal victory.
U.S. 'can't get lulled to sleep' by past wins vs. Jokic, Serbia - ESPN
PARIS — Was Serbia playing possum?
Team USA leans into identity for medal round of Olympics - ESPN
PARIS — Distractions are everywhere in Paris and the pressure of the Olympics, entering this final stress-inducing run, is on the increase. Team USA begins its defining week with a basic mantra: keep it simple and stay with your identity.
U.S. wary of Brazil ahead of Olympic basketball quarterfinals - ESPN
PARIS — Brazil has been the Cinderella of the Olympic basketball tournament, and it has its greatest chance at defying the odds when it plays Team USA in Tuesday's quarterfinals.
Canada to face France in Olympic quarterfinal, could face U.S. in gold-medal game
Canada will face France when the Olympic men's basketball tournament moves to Paris on Tuesday.
Team USA routs Puerto Rico for top seed in medal round - ESPN
LILLE, France — For three years, Team USA has been planning, recruiting and refining to reach this upcoming week in Paris. And they've aligned things in excellent position to claim their fifth consecutive gold medal.
Steve Kerr aiming to keep Team USA players in 'usual roles' - ESPN
PARIS — Team USA coach Steve Kerr had an indirect message for those who have been criticizing his lineup decisions during the Olympics: putting the best team on the floor doesn't always mean having the best NBA players together all at once.