U.S. Men's Basketball Nips Serbia, 94-91

Posted Aug 13, 2016
Despite an 18-point lead in the first quarter, the 2016 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team (4-0) had to battle Serbia (1-3) for a hard-fought, 94-91 win on Friday night at Carioca Arena 1 in Rio de Janeiro. Former Tar Heel forward Harrison Barnes did not see action in the victory. “Can we play better? I hope,” said USA head coach Mike Krzyzewski. (GoHeels.com)

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