Team USA is nothing short of a struggle machine. The workforce’s latest outing in opposition to Serbia confirmed a glimpse into the longer term. After a neck-to-neck begin to the game, LeBron James & Co. pressed the gasoline within the second half and stormed their method into a dominant 105-79 victory. While it appeared like a constructive signal for US basketball, the workforce’s first unit has repeatedly proven indicators of concern amid Steve Kerr’s pending choice. And, a veteran analyst predicts Kevin Durant to save the day.Even although the US facet dominated Nikola Jokic & Co., the workforce nearly fell in opposition to Australia after the workforce gave away 18 turnovers. If not for the second unit’s late heroics, the workforce would have bitten the mud in opposition to Josh Giddey & Co. The workforce has a power-packed beginning line-up with superstars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Joel Embiid. Despite their offensive brilliance, the unit discovered it tough to match the rhythm, as they struggled with a flurry of turnovers.On the opposite hand, Embiid evidently struggled to match within the facet. Steve Kerr, talking of his efforts, mentioned, “Joel is getting better and better every day. Usually, it takes big guys a little longer to get rhythm and flow. But I love Joel. He’s a dominant player.” However, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne predicted that the state of affairs wouldn’t final for long till Kevin Durant‘s return from the calf injury.ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this adUSA Today via ReutersDec 27, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY SportsSpeaking in the latest episode of NBA Today, Shelburne said, “Right now, the second unit has been better than the first unit in terms of score, and plus-minus Etc but when Kevin Durant goes in that starting lineup they’re going to be higher.” She additional mentioned, “They haven’t even made full use of their talent yet, like Joel Embiid. He’s playing out there but they’re not featuring him the way the Sixers feature him… At some point, the more they play, you’re going to see more out of Embiid, more out of Durant, more out of some of these guys.”ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues beneath this adWill Steve Kerr make modifications to the beginning line-up?Despite having Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo on the roster, Steve Kerr had the simplest choice to place the previous MVP Joel Embiid within the beginning lineup. However, AD and Bam have come out, all weapons blazing within the second unit. Especially Davis, who put up a two-way efficiency, particularly dominating the protection nook. Notably, AD became a goalkeeper for Team USA as he persistently rejected the opponents close to the rim. He led the workforce with 12 blocks in 3 video games.ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues beneath this advertOn the opposite finish, Bam Adebayo has additionally been a good ahead, showcasing his taking pictures expertise. In the final game in opposition to Team Serbia, he dropped 17 factors with 8 rebounds, which additionally included 3 three-pointers. Importantly, it even fetched him a new nickname, “Splash Brother” from LeBron James. Contrastingly, Joel Embiid had an off evening, scoring 8 factors with 2-8 FG.Amid this slum, Steve Kerr hinted at a potential alternative within the beginning line-up. It might be both AD or Bam, who may substitute the Cameroonian. Kerr, in his assertion, after the win in opposition to Australia, mentioned, ” I feel it’s going to be important for us to determine the perfect mixtures and placing the proper people collectively, and that’s nonetheless a work in progress.” So, followers may see a totally different beginning lineup for the following exhibition game in opposition to South Sudan.