Team USA Takes on Serbia in Olympic Opener

The US Men's Basketball team, boasting an all-star roster, is gearing up for the Paris 2024 Olympics. After dominating a series of exhibition matches against rivals, they face their first real test on Sunday, 28 July, against Serbia.

Team USA features an array of NBA talent, including Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Bam Adebayo. LeBron James, a veteran of three previous Olympic Games, is also on the squad and was selected, along with tennis star Coco Gauff, to be a flag bearer for the United States during the Opening Ceremony.

Serbia, meanwhile, boasts its own contingent of NBA stars, including Nikola Jokić, Bogdan Bogdanović, Nikola Jovic, and Vasilije Micić. The two teams previously met in an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi, with Team USA securing a convincing 105-79 victory. Both teams are part of Group C in the Men's tournament, alongside South Sudan and Puerto Rico, who also face off on Sunday at 5:00 am ET.

How to Watch Team USA vs. Serbia:

Date: Sunday, 28 July

Time: 11:15 am ET

Venue: Pierre Mauroy Stadium

TV: NBC (encore at 1:00 pm ET on Universo and at 5:00 pm ET on USA)

Streaming: Peacock

Where to Stream Basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics:

Peacock offers comprehensive coverage of all Olympic events, including every men's basketball game of the group rounds and the finals. The platform also provides a unique "Olympics Discovery Multiview", enabling viewers to watch up to four events simultaneously. Peacock also features several original shows covering the Games, including "Gold Zone", "Watch with Alex Cooper", and a mobile-app exclusive, customizable Olympics recap show narrated by an A.I.-generated Al Michaels.

Watching for Free:

While Peacock offers the most comprehensive Olympic coverage, a monthly subscription is required. For those looking to watch for free, a VPN can grant access to sports coverage from around the world. This guide explains the best VPN options for various user types.

For example, to watch the USA vs. Serbia without subscribing to Peacock, viewers can tune into Australia's 9Now. By connecting to a VPN server in Australia and creating a free account on 9now.com, viewers can access full coverage of the game.

Team USA's Roster for 2024:

Team USA is coached by Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors. The team's roster consists of:

Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers)

Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)

Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)

Derrick White (Boston Celtics)

Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)

Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)

Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)

Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics)

Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns)

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)

Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)

Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)

Men's Basketball Teams at the 2024 Paris Olympics:

Twelve teams are competing in the men's basketball tournament, divided into three groups:

Group A: Australia, Greece, Canada, Spain

Group B: France, Germany, Japan, Brazil

Group C: United States, Puerto Rico, Serbia, South Sudan

Team USA's Upcoming Games:

Team USA vs. South Sudan – 31 July at 3:00 pm ET

Team USA vs. Puerto Rico – 3 August at 11:15 am ET

More Ways to Watch the 2024 Olympics:

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