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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