Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Which NBA star do you think loves playing basketball the most?
(KD definitely in the mix). – 8:43 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The latest URBONUS episode with @Ryxa41, @augis04 & @blaz3viciously is here! 🎙🍿
• Where was Rytis?
• Unguardable KD vs poor Serbian shooting
• Lack of help for Giannis & intense Canadians
• Why ‘Space Jam’ Wemby won’t be enough for France
…and more pic.twitter.com/zASDnkCvnG – 8:30 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
On Kevin Durant, the GOAT of USA Basketball, and why his work of hoops art against Serbia was a reminder that this national program is his place of professional peace, at @TheAthletic nytimes.com/athletic/56645… – 7:48 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Team USA was locked in today! Kevin Durant is still that guy. Impressive performance. Serbia really didn’t stand a chance, even with Nikola Jokic leading the way. – 5:52 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Kevin Durant on playing in Lille at the Paris Olympics: “Incredible. 27,000, I looked around, and I saw so many different NBA jerseys in the stands. I just love when the game of basketball can bring people from all over the world, different walks of life together like this.” – 3:39 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Team USA’s legendary duo of LeBron James and Kevin Durant led the way against Serbia:
James = 21 points, 9 assists, 7 rebounds
Durant = 23 points in 17 minutes
USA will face South Sudan on Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET in group play. pic.twitter.com/y7mmi0ZB0X – 2:53 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
LeBron James praised Kevin Durant: “KD was phenomenal. It’s almost like he never missed a beat, practice, or a game or anything.
He’s just out of his world talent. I think he even goes even harder in practice, and when the game starts, it’s just routine for him.” – 2:02 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
By no stretch am I saying grabbing gold will be easy—but USA sat Tatum AND Haliburton and won by nearly 30—this team is just too good. The only way they lose gold is if they mail it in and that is not going to happen. Not with LeBron-Stephan and KD on the court among many others – 1:48 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Steve Kerr says Jayson Tatum sat mostly because of getting KD into the mix.
But said there will be opportunities.
“He’ll make his mark.” – 1:46 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
going from LeBron James and Kevin Durant to offroad horse racing is one of the many reasons why the Olympics are so beautiful. – 1:38 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Not much of a game tbh but I’ll always remember that Durant heater from the first half. – 1:23 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
The U.S. men get off to a great start in hoops with a 110-84 win over Serbia. KD with 23. Read all about it and everything else going on in Paris with our comprehensive, exhaustive, live Olympics blog at @TheAthletic: nytimes.com/athletic/live-… – 1:23 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Team USA is so very clearly dominant in these games. There’s a million options to go to. Even subpar options are better than the rest.
LeBron, KD, and Steph being out there is super cool. Feels like the last hurrah of the old guard. – 1:19 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
USA Men’s Basketball handles Serbia 110-84 led by Kevin Durant (23pts) in his first game with this team. LeBron had 21-7-9.
Tatum and Haliburton DNP. Steve Kerr leaning more on defensive-minded guards.
Next: Wed. v South Sudan. – 1:10 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Jazz will not consider trading Lauri Markkanen to the Warriors in any scenario unless Brandin Podziemski is included, per @EricPincus (bleacherreport.com/articles/10129…).
Golden State must relinquish Podziemski and significant draft capital to pair Markkanen alongside Stephen Curry. pic.twitter.com/yLLrMlSzhZ – 1:05 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
This is an impressive win for Team USA. Second straight pasting of Serbia, a legitimate medal favorite. Kevin Durant a huge difference maker. LeBron dominant as point forward. Fantastic Olympic start. – 1:03 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Serbia kept it close before the Durant onslaught. South Sudan beat Puerto Rico today. Will be difficult to repeat what they pulled off shooting wise in the exhibition. I’m looking forward to the rematch though. – 1:00 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Through 18 games in FIBA competitions, Stephen Curry has shot just 42.2 percent from the field.
Just an FYI. – 1:00 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
USA best game in warmups was vs Serbia winning 105-79. Pretty much the same game today after a bad start. They lead 84-65 after 3 qtrs shooting 66%. Durant 23, LeBron 18-4-8. Jokic 16-3-5-3 steals for Serbia and is 0 +/- in a game his team trails by 19. Kind of like Denver – 12:51 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Kerr just had LeBron KD Bam AD and Derrick White on the floor. LeBron being the second shortest player on the floor for Team USA is ridiculous. – 12:42 PM
Jon Hamm @JonMHamm
Seeing Team USA in 2028 with LeBron and KD and JDub and Chet should be neat – 12:41 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
This Team USA is pretty special. So much shooting and athleticism. Bron and KD look as good as ever – 12:38 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Tatum being out of the rotation is a twist. His minutes off the bench have been entirely absorbed by Kevin Durant. No indication of any injury. Right now he’s the odd man out. – 12:38 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
The record for most points scored by a USA player in an Olympic basketball game is 37 by Carmelo Anthony vs Nigeria in London in 2012. Durant has 21 at halftime on 8-8 shooting – 12:11 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Kevin Durant has been so absurdly good in this game … has anyone noticed LeBron James went 5 for 5 in the half?
They are a combined 13 for 13, and the US is up nine over Serbia. – 12:10 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
-Perfect half for KD. Impossible for Serbia to overcome how perfectly he played.
-Shooting is Serbia’s achilles heel.
-Heroic (and near perfect) effort from Jokic and Serbia is still down 9 at the half.
-Feels like we know how this 2nd half is gonna go. 😬 Hope I’m wrong. – 12:10 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kevin Durant just had one of the best halves in Olympic basketball history
– 8 minutes, 39 seconds
– 21 points
– 8/8 FG
– 5/5 3PT
– Shooting over defenders like they’re chairs
– First game after missing entire Showcase due to calf injury – 12:09 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Kevin Durant with the fadeaway buzzer-beater to give Team USA a 58-49 lead over Serbia at halftime.
Durant has looked like the best player on the court today. pic.twitter.com/VxflU1c9WQ – 12:08 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Take a bow, Kevin Durant
KD in the first half
21 points
8 of 8 shooting
5 of 5 from 3
+17
All in 8 minuites and 39 seconds – 12:08 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
This Kevin Durant run is nuts. Honestly, I think I underrate his international play in all-time rankings. He’s the greatest USA player ever. – 12:07 PM
Zach Kram @zachkram
Durant made me burst out laughing on my couch multiple times in that first half – 12:07 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
What a terrific half of hoops. KD is still incredible. And @DwyaneWade brings genuine exuberance that is terrific. Sounds like a good partner for Mike Tirico on NBC’s broadcasts. Maybe add a coach/analyst. (Stan Van Gundy?) – 12:07 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Kevin Durant is clearly from another planet and thus not eligible to play for Team USA – 12:06 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Kevin Durant has 21 points off the bench on a perfect 8 of 8 shooting and five 3-pointers for @usabasketball in the first half against Serbia. USA up 58-49 halftime. Joker has 12 points, four assists and two steals for Serbia. Tatum and Haliburton didn’t play in the first half. – 12:06 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
USA’s Kevin Durant at halftime versus Serbia: 21 points, 8-8 shooting, 5-5 on threes, plus-17 in 8 minutes off the bench
– Durant’s first action this summer with USA Basketball due to calf injury – 12:06 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Halftime: USA 58, Serbia 49
Kevin Durant with 21 first-half points on 8-for-8 shooting; LeBron James with 12 points, four assist, three rebounds, four turnovers. Anthony Edwards with nine points. Nikola Jokic with 12 points.
U.S. is 12-for-18 on 3s; Serbia 5-for-16 on 3s. – 12:06 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Stephen Curry tells @Boardroom about the importance of wearing the “USA” Curry 12s:
“This will be a memory for a lifetime. I’ve been on three different Team USAs, but never the Olympics. So I understand the honor. I also understand the incredible privilege of representing the pic.twitter.com/QwAlmDQM5C – 12:01 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
This is not the NBA. If they dont send doubles to KD, he is going to get on Spaces during halftime and start taunting in Serbian. – 12:00 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Kevin Durant has been waiting weeks to feel like this. And now he’s got a flamethrower 🔥 out there in his debut with this USAB team.
You’re seeing exactly why USAB is willing to be patient with him. And best of all, the smile. He’s having fun. – 11:49 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
In 5:53 with Kevin Durant on the court, 🇺🇸 Team USA won the stretch 21-6, with Durant contributing 14 points.
Team USA went from trailing 14-19 to leading 35-25. – 11:48 AM
Zach Kram @zachkram
Kevin Durant has 14 points on 5/5 shooting (4/4 from distance) in six minutes after missing weeks due to injury – 11:46 AM
Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
It’s just such a massive difference in the US team with Kevin Durant back and playing. He’s a total cheat code. – 11:44 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Man heat check Kevin Durant is such a blast to watch. We do the “appreciate LeBron while we have him” thing a lot, but it all applies to KD as well. There’s never been anyone like him and we only have so much more of him left to enjoy. – 11:43 AM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Serbia just getting rinsed without Jokić to orchestrate the game. Also helps that Durant can’t miss. – 11:43 AM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
If there is one thing we know about Kevin Durant, it’s that no matter the injury, he takes approximately six seconds to round back into KD form. – 11:43 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Kevin Durant entered today shooting 48.8% from 3-point range for Team USA in international competitions.
2-for-2 off the bench to start this go-around. – 11:39 AM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
U.S. recovered from sloppy start and 10-2 deficit for 25-20 lead after the first quarter.
FIBA LeBron, FIBA KD and FIBA Booker are here.
U.S. is 6-for-10 on 3s, 11-3 edge in bench points and have 8-6 edge in point off turnovers. – 11:39 AM
Jon Hamm @JonMHamm
Having Kevin Durant off the bench is UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, B, A, START – 11:32 AM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
U.S. just erased 20-14 deficit once Nikola Jokic went to the bench. Kevin Durant, who missed the five U.S. exhibition games, hit a 3 on his first shot in a game since in April in NBA playoffs. Anthony Edwards followed with a 3 to tie game. – 11:32 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
USA second unit
White • Edwards • Durant • Adebayo • Davis
Third string: Tatum, Haliburton – 11:31 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Let’s see how Durant looks. Could be a big factor in how close this one ends up.
Meanwhile still no Tatum 8 min. in. – 11:31 AM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Starting five for U.S. men’s 5×5 Olympic game against Serbia:
Steph Curry
LeBron James
Joel Embiid
Jrue Holiday
Devin Booker – 11:12 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
That USA second unit with Edwards-Durant-Tatum-AD-Bam really is tough
All that to stop that Nikola Jovic second unit for Serbia – 11:09 AM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Steve Kerr’s starting five for Team USA vs. Serbia
Steph Curry
Jrue Holiday
Devin Booker
LeBron James
Joel Embiid
*Kevin Durant is back and will come off the bench – 11:07 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Team USA’s starting lineup vs. Serbia:
Stephen Curry
Devin Booker
Jrue Holiday
LeBron James
Joel Embiid
Kevin Durant will come off the bench in his debut ramping up from a strained calf. pic.twitter.com/x8eQKmayWv – 11:07 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Kevin Durant will play off the bench today for the fourth time in his last 1,320 games (college, NBA, USA Basketball). – 11:06 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Suns star Kevin Durant, who is set to return after missing USA Basketball’s entire training camp and exhibition schedule, is on the court in Lille for warmups before Olympics opener versus Serbia pic.twitter.com/BT6BLhlpD7 – 10:28 AM
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