In preparation for their quest for a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal, Team USA is diligently honing their skills through a series of exhibition games against formidable opponents. With Paris 2024 on the horizon, Wednesday's matchup against Serbia in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, promises to be a crucial test for LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and the rest of the American squad.

The showdown against Serbia is of particular significance as both teams will also compete in Group C during the Paris Olympics. Serbia, led by Denver Nuggets star and reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, presents a formidable challenge for Team USA.

The American team enters the exhibition clash with confidence, having secured back-to-back wins in their previous friendly encounters. Their recent victory over Australia saw them emerge with a hard-fought 98-92 triumph at Emirates Arena, following up on their earlier 86-72 win against Canada in Las Vegas.

Following the matchup in Abu Dhabi, Team USA will travel to London for two more exhibition games, facing off against South Sudan and Germany. These additional contests will provide further opportunities for the team to fine-tune their strategies and build cohesion before the main event.

In the Olympic tournament, Team USA will commence their Group C campaign in Lille on July 28, where they will face off against familiar foes, Serbia. The Americans will then take on South Sudan on July 31, followed by a clash with Puerto Rico on August 3.

Should they progress through the group stages, the knockout rounds of the Olympics will take place in Paris. The quarterfinals are scheduled for August 6, followed by the semifinals on August 8, and the gold medal game set to captivate fans at the Accor Arena on August 10.

With their sights set on Olympic glory, Team USA's upcoming exhibition games and their subsequent campaign in Paris will undoubtedly test their mettle. The basketball world eagerly awaits the outcome of these thrilling encounters, as the pursuit of gold intensifies for the renowned American basketball powerhouse.