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Team USA bests Serbia in Olympic semifinal thriller: NBA players, fans react to come-from-behind win

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Nothing brings a community together like a huge win or crushing loss. Both were a possibility as the United States played Serbia in the Olympic men's basketball semifinals Thursday and eventually won, 95–91.

The gold medal favorite losing was a distinct possibility as Serbia built a 17-point lead in the first half. But Team USA mounted a significant comeback in the second half, stepping up its defensive effort and making better decisions on offense.