The U.S. men's basketball team kicked off their gold medal defense at the Paris Olympics with a 110-84 win over Serbia.

Kevin Durant scored 23 points and LeBron James added 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists in their Olympic opener.

Nikola Jokic led Serbia with 20 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds, but the U.S. secured the win in the final minutes.

Team USA's sharp shooting and tough defense, led by Booker, Curry, and Davis, overpowered Serbia despite Jokic's efforts.

Holiday scored 15 points, Booker 12, and Curry and Edwards each added 11, with Edwards displaying his signature flair.

Durant's return boosted Team USA's offense but benched Jayson Tatum.

Coach Kerr prioritized defense, choosing Jrue Holiday and Derrick White to complement stars like LeBron, Durant, Booker, and Davis.

Team USA's win was notable as Serbia, with NBA stars Jokic and Bogdanovic, showed strong cohesion. Read More