PARIS, France (NV) – LeBron James made a powerful return to Olympic basketball on Sunday, July 28, with a dominant efficiency in a 110-84 victory over Serbia, his first match on the Olympics since 2012, based on CNN Sports activities.
That is James’ first return to the Olympics because the U.S. gained its second straight gold medal on the London Video games and it is clear the 39-year-old NBA’s all-time main scorer is bringing as a lot vitality as potential to the Paris Video games.
The USA subsequent performs South Sudan on Wednesday, a group that trailed the U.S. in a pre-Olympic pleasant in London by only one level.
James’ 21 factors, eight rebounds and 9 layups helped carry the Individuals’ momentum all through the sport.
“LeBron has left his mark on the sport in so many alternative methods. It’s not simply his talent, his power, his measurement, it’s his emotion, his confidence. The best way he brings vitality and confidence to our group at 39 (years previous) is superb,” head coach Steve Kerr mentioned after the sport.
The primary half, nevertheless, belonged to Kevin Durant, who scored 21 factors on eight baskets. This was the Phoenix Suns ahead’s fourth look on the Olympics and his performances confirmed how a lot the two-time NBA champion loves this particular competitors.
Along with LeBron James and Kevin Durant, gamers taking part within the Olympics for the primary time additionally performed outstandingly in opposition to Serbia. (KV) [kn]
