Durant To Come Off Bench As James Scores 11 Straight To Seal Victory

LeBron James Powers Team USA to Paris Olympics Opener Win

Durant to Come Off Bench as James Scores 11 Straight to Seal Victory

Carlik Jones Inspires South Sudan to Upset Puerto Rico

In a thrilling start to the Paris Olympics basketball tournament, LeBron James made a triumphant return to the Olympic stage, leading Team USA to a resounding 110-84 victory over Kevin Durant and his Serbian counterparts. James exploded for 11 consecutive points in the closing minutes to put the game out of reach, capping off a dominant performance that showcased his enduring brilliance.
Meanwhile, Carlik Jones emerged as an unlikely hero as he sparked a second-half rally for South Sudan, guiding the underdog team to a 90-79 upset over Puerto Rico. Jones poured in 19 points, orchestrating a series of crucial plays that propelled South Sudan to its first Olympic basketball victory.
Team USA began the game on a high note with a thunderous dunk by James, but Serbia quickly responded with a surge that gave them a 10-2 advantage. However, James and his teammates gradually found their rhythm, chipping away at the Serbian lead and eventually seizing control of the contest.
Durant, who is expected to come off the bench for Team USA throughout the tournament, made a brief appearance in the first half but did not register any points. The coaching staff opted to conserve his energy for future games, allowing James to take the spotlight and set the tone for the Americans.
The Sporting News will continue to provide comprehensive live scoring updates and highlights for Team USA's remaining games in the Paris Olympics basketball tournament.