Basketball Olympics 2024: Team USA Vs. Serbia Head-to-Head Record In Olympic Basketball

Team USA and Serbia (Image source: Getty Images)
Team USA, led by flagbearer LeBron James, features a star-studded roster packed with NBA All-Stars in the Paris Olympics 2024. They recently secured a narrow victory against Germany, winning 92-88.

While Serbia lacks the same depth as Team USA, they are not without talent. Their lineup is highlighted by the impressive Nikola Jokic, one of the top players in the NBA. Despite this difference, both teams bring their own strengths to the court.

In exhibition games, Team USA demonstrated its strength by defeating top teams like Canada and Australia. It also showcased its dominance by beating Team Serbia 105-79.

The much-anticipated rematch between Team USA and Serbia is set for July 28. It will also mark their first encounter in the Paris Olympics. As we approach this thrilling face-off, it’s worth reviewing the head-to-head record between teams.

Paris Olympics 2024: Team USA vs. Serbia Head-to-Head Record

The USA team has faced Serbia thrice in the Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Olympics, winning all three encounters.

Points per Game: 170.3 combined points
Points Average: USA 95.0, Serbia 75.3
Points Margin: +19.7 in favor of USA
Points Total: 511 combined points
Points Scored: USA 285, Serbia 226
Points Difference: +59 in favor of USA

Points Breakdown of Team USA vs. Serbia Encounters in the Olympics

In the 1996 Olympics, on August 3, 1996, the USA faced FR of Yugoslavia in the final game, winning 95-69. This game earned the USA the gold medal, while FR of Yugoslavia took the silver medal.

In the 2016 Olympics, the 16-time Olympic gold winners played against Serbia in the first round on August 12, 2016, winning 94-91.

Later, in the 2016 Olympics final on August 21, 2016, the USA defeated Serbia 96-66. They secured another gold medal with the win, while Serbia took the silver.