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Joel Embiid delivered down the stretch for Team USA. NBA Twitter apologized.

Embiid struggled against Serbia in the group stage so badly that he was benched. In the semifinal, he stepped up, helping Team USA with a fourth-quarter effort to clinch a spot in the gold medal game.

Joel Embiid (right) scored 19 points to help Team USA comeback in their semifinal game against Serbia.
Joel Embiid (right) scored 19 points to help Team USA comeback in their semifinal game against Serbia.Read moreMark J. Terrill / AP