Serbia Wins Bronze in Men's Basketball at Paris Olympics with Jokic's Triple-Double, 93-83

Aug 10, 2024, 10:56 AM

Serbia secured the bronze medal in men's basketball at the Paris Olympics by defeating Germany 93-83. Nikola Jokic played a pivotal role, achieving a triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. This performance marked the fifth triple-double in Olympic history. Jokic's outstanding contributions throughout the tournament have positioned him as a leading player, ranking first in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. Bogdan Bogdanovic also contributed significantly with 16 points and 3 assists. The victory was a rematch of a previous encounter between the two teams, with Serbia emerging victorious this time. Jokic, along with Vasilije Micic and Aleksa Avramovic, contributed to a combined total of 48 points.