Serbia Stuns Australia 95-90 in OT Comeback at Paris 2024

Aug 6, 2024, 02:39 PM

In a dramatic quarterfinal match at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Serbia achieved a stunning comeback to defeat Australia 95-90 in overtime. Australia initially led by 24 points, but Serbia, led by Nikola Jokic, who recorded 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 assists, managed to close the gap and eventually take the lead. The game was tied at 82 at the end of regulation, forcing overtime. Serbia outscored Australia 25-11 in the third quarter, with Jokic playing a pivotal role in the comeback. Patty Mills of Australia had a notable performance, scoring 22 points, but it was not enough to secure the win. Josh Giddey also contributed significantly with 22 points. Serbia will face the winner of the USA-Brazil match in the semifinals.