The Balkan team was down 24 points in the second quarter, but won 95-90 in OT. Jokic is the star again.
Paris 2024 will probably have the best Olympic basketball tournament in history. After Germany’s victory for its first qualification to the semifinals, Serbia did its thing. Svetislav Pesic’s team beat Australia 95-90 to move into the competition’s top four. A match that started very badly for the Balkan team. The rival imposed its rhythm in the first ten minutes. The pair of Josh Giddey (25 points, five rebounds and 4 assists) and Patty Mills (26) were the key in this situation. A difference of 31-17 after the first ten minutes leading to a maximum of 24 midway through the second period.
Since then, the European team began to build from the defense. He stopped the main drivers of the rival and grew from the figure of Nikola Jokic (21 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists). Dobric’s (11) work on Giddey was key in the scoring, not only to prevent the opponent’s scoring but also to lead him. The team gained offensive fluidity, managed to break the lock they had on the edge and even the actions.
After the equalizer and Serbia’s subsequent lead in the third quarter, it was a different story. Australia came running from behind and tried to press their pace again. Giddey led the attacks and had a good partner in Jack McVeigh (13), author of three triples. On the other side, Jokic, always Jokic, with the support of Bogdan Bogdanovic (17-5-6) to reach a very attractive meaning.
From Jokic’s hand
Australia took a three-point lead into overtime after Josh Giddey’s triple with 2:43 remaining. The clean and jerk was on their side against a Serbia that produced dribs and drabs.
When success seems to have gone overboard, one who – even in the NBA – is the best has emerged. Nikola Jokic forced a steal from Patty Mills and scored on the next play to give his team the lead. McVeigh tried to respond, running into the Nuggets and scoring again on the ensuing drive. Finally, a Giddey turnover found by Jokic.
In the blink of an eye, he sealed the match. Bogdanovic has the responsibility to liquidate the match mathematically. The one from Atlanta collected both with ease, showing an elite level.
Serbia is in the semi-finals. For their individualities that weigh in the end and for the collective when there is a -24 match. A new example of how important your school is. Next Thursday they will face the winner of United States-Brazil.
Source: Tycsports
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