Team USA overcomes huge deficit to stun Serbia in Paris Olympics semifinal

Former Gonzaga center Filip Petrusev was one of the starters for Serbia, who held a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter.

PARIS, France — After taking a double-digit lead into the fourth quarter, Serbia’s men’s basketball lost a tight semifinal game on Thursday afternoon against Team USA at the Paris Olympics.

Serbia, led by three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and sharpshooter Bogdan Bogdanovic, led 76-63 over the U.S. team after three quarters. Former Gonzaga big man Filip Petrusev was one of the starters for Serbia and finished with nine points and five rebounds.

Stephen Curry led Team USA with a whopping 36 points, which

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