USA vs. Serbia: Kerr Warns Against Complacency Ahead of Olympic Showdown

Team USA is gearing up for a high-stakes clash against Serbia in the men’s basketball semifinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics this Thursday — but coach Steve Kerr isn’t letting past victories cloud his team’s focus.

Despite a dominant 110-84 group-stage win earlier in the tournament, Kerr stressed that Serbia, led by NBA superstar and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, is a \"completely different beast\" in knockout rounds.

\"We can’t get lulled to sleep because we beat them twice,\" Kerr told reporters. \"Jokic could play 40 minutes. What else do they have up their sleeve?\" The coach urged his squad to anticipate Serbia’s adjustments, calling the game a \"chess match\" requiring maximum effort.

Hoops fans worldwide are hyped for the rematch, with Jokic’s playmaking and Team USA’s star-studded roster promising drama. Will the Americans secure a finals spot, or will Serbia pull off an upset? Tune in Thursday!

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Kerr: USA can't be lulled to sleep by past wins against Jokic, Serbia

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