No team has reached the quarterfinals yet in the men's basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics. No team has been eliminated, either.
That said, Tuesday and Wednesday sure seem like make-or-break days for some nations and medal chances might evaporate very quickly for those which stumble again.
With all 12 teams having been in action on either Saturday or Sunday, everyone in the men's tournament at Pierre Mauroy Stadium gets Monday off. For some, that provides a chance to regroup and practice. For others, like the U.S. which rolled past Serbia in its opener, led by Kevin Durant's brilliant return from a calf issue it brings a day to relax, recover and go be Team USA fans.
It's huge," U.S. coach Steve Kerr said Monday. And it's also important for us to allow our players to enjoy the Olympic experience, for them to be able to go and watch some of the other sports, be with their families. It's a huge part of this. That's what today is about, and then we'll lock back in ...
