The United States secured their place in the Olympic quarter-finals with a decisive victory over South Sudan. Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo led the 16-time champions, scoring 18 points and grabbing seven rebounds in their 103-86 win at Pierre Mauroy Stadium. The USA dominated from the start, with Adebayo contributing 14 points before half-time, supported by a strong bench.Nuni Omot was the standout for South Sudan, scoring a game-high 24 points. Despite his efforts, the team struggled against a formidable USA lineup featuring 12 NBA All-Stars, four NBA MVPs, and six NBA champions. Kevin Durant (14), Anthony Edwards (13), LeBron James (12), Devin Booker (10), and Derrick White all scored in double figures.In their previous encounter before the Games, South Sudan had led the USA by 16 points but narrowly lost 101-100. This time, there was no such drama as the USA maintained control throughout. The United States will next face Puerto Rico, who have yet to win a game in Group C.In another Group C match, Nikola Jokic made Olympic history as Serbia achieved their largest victory at the Games with a 107-66 win over Puerto Rico. Jokic recorded 14 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists, becoming the first player to achieve at least 10 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists in an Olympic game.Filip Petrusev also contributed significantly to Serbia's triumph. Serbia must now defeat South Sudan in their final group game to advance to the knockout stages.

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The USA's consistent performance underscores their quest for a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal. Their depth and talent were evident as they comfortably handled South Sudan. Meanwhile, Serbia's historic performance by Jokic highlights their potential threat in the tournament.Both teams now look ahead to crucial final group games that will determine their paths forward in the competition. The excitement continues as fans anticipate more thrilling basketball action at Paris 2024.