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US Men's Basketball Team Trails Serbia In Early Olympic Match

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James rests on the bench during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Pho

The game between the US men’s basketball team and Serbia has kicked off with Serbia taking an early 10-5 lead. The matchup between multi-time MVPs Nikola Jokic of Serbia and LeBron James of the US is one of the most anticipated highlights of the week's games.

LeBron James wasted no time in showcasing his skills, scoring the US team's first points with a powerful dunk off a steal. Despite the immense talent on the US team, they have had close games leading up to the Olympics, barely scraping by some opponents.

LeBron James scores first with a powerful dunk.
Serbia leads 10-5 early in the game.
US team has had close games leading up to the Olympics.

The Serbian fans are showing their enthusiasm and support early in the game, adding to the intense atmosphere of the matchup. With both teams aiming for victory, this game promises to be a thrilling and closely contested battle on the basketball court.

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