Serbia Awaits In Opener

Team USA begins quest for fifth straight gold medal

Serbia awaits in opener

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The United States men's basketball team will begin its quest for a fifth straight gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a matchup against Serbia on Sunday, July 28.

The game will be live on ESPN at 5:15 p.m. Paris time (11:15 a.m. ET, 8:15 a.m. PT).

Team USA is the heavy favorite to win the gold medal, but Serbia will be a tough test. The Serbians are led by 2023 NBA champion and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets.

The United States has won the gold medal in the men's basketball tournament at the past four Olympics. The Americans are looking to become the first team to win five straight gold medals in the event.

Serbia is looking to win its first gold medal in men's basketball. The Serbians have won silver and bronze medals in the past, but they have never won the gold.

The game between the United States and Serbia is sure to be a close one. Both teams have a lot of talent, and they will be fighting for the gold medal.

Fans can watch the game live on ESPN or follow The Athletic's Olympics coverage here.