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Another scare: US men’s basketball team edges Serbia 94-91 (Yahoo Sports)

Posted: August 13, 2016 at 5:39 am   /   by   /   comments (0)

United States' Carmelo Anthony (15) celebrates with teammates after making a basket during a basketball game against Serbia at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

It didn’t seem that way in men’s Olympic basketball – until now. Threatened by Australia in its previous game, the U.S. men’s team survived a heart-racing final seconds to defeat disciplined and experienced Serbia 94-91 on Friday night and extend its winning streak in international tournaments to 49 games. ”We do have more talent,” said U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski, who has been warning about overconfidence since his team’s arrival in Brazil.



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