Team USA Cruises Past Brazil to Olympic Semi-Finals

Team USA continued their pursuit of a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal by commanding a 122-87 victory over Brazil in the men’s quarter-finals. Indeed, Team USA’s victory was never in doubt, as they established a 63-38 lead by halftime. Although Brazil narrowed the gap by four points in the third quarter, the American team loaded with NBA talent, subsequently added 28 points to Brazil’s 16 in the final 10 minutes securing their spot in the semi-finals against Serbia on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Serbia earned their place in the semi-finals with an overtime victory against Australia. The game was tied at 92-92 at the end of regulation. However, Serbia outscored the Tokyo bronze medallists 13-8 in the overtime period to clinch the win. In the other semi-final, Tokyo silver medallists France will face Germany after defeating Canada 82-73. Additionally, Germany, aiming for their first Olympic basketball medal, advanced by beating Greece 76-63 in their quarter-final.

Notably, Team USA’s roster boasts 12 NBA All-Stars, four NBA MVPs and six NBA champions, collectively holding 11 Olympic appearances and 10 gold medals. Their dominant performance against Brazil underscores their strong bid for another gold medal. Therefore, the upcoming semi-final matchups promise to be thrilling with the United States facing Serbia and France taking on Germany. Both games will showcase some of the best talents in international basketball and set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the Olympic tournament.

Summary of Quarter-Final Results:

• United States defeated Brazil 122-87
• Serbia defeated Australia 105-100 (OT)
• France defeated Canada 82-73
• Germany defeated Greece 76-63

The semi-finals are set for Thursday, with Team USA playing Serbia and France facing Germany, as the competition intensifies in the quest for Olympic glory.