The so-talented-it-is-hard-to-comprehend US roster carved up Serbia, South Sudan and Puerto Rico in group play and then bulldozed Brazil in its quarterfinal matchup.
Having already beaten Serbia twice in the last few weeks and looking unstoppable, Team USA went into Thursday’s game against the European nation expecting another romp.
“I remember, like it’s today, like it was yesterday, dreaming about seeing myself playing in the final at home in the Olympics.
“That’s going to be the most-watched game, I feel like, since I’ve been playing in FIBA.
Despite looking in sync throughout the group stage and against Brazil, there were signs of chemistry issues in pre-Olympics exhibitions and during the game against Serbia.
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