On 23 July 2014, coach Aleksandar Đorđević announced a preliminary squad for the World Cup.

Due to injury Vladimir Lučić, Vasilije Micić, Ognjen Kuzmić and Nemanja Dangubić canceled their participation at the end of July.

[1] On 24 August 2014, Vladimir Micov left the national team, before the final roster was published two days later.

Boris Diaw tied the game with four seconds left, then Joffrey Lauvergne scored from the free-throw line, to give Serbia their first loss.

Bogdan Bogdanović had a game-high 21 points, and four other Serbs scored in double figures, to send Serbia to the quarterfinals.

With Brazil within striking distance throughout the game, Tiago Splitter and Nenê were assessed technical fouls in the third quarter; Serbia had a seven-point possession, and never trailed again.

Boris Diaw, Nicolas Batum and Evan Fournier made three-pointers, to cut the deficit to four points, with five minutes left.

Thomas Heurtel converted both free-throws to cut the lead to one point, but Teodosić missed a field-goal.

The advantage was short lived as the U.S went on a 14-0 run with all the points scored by Kyrie Irving and James Harden.

DeMarcus Cousins, subbing for Anthony Davis who picked up two quick fouls, dominated the boards.