Paris – Serbia secured the bronze medal in men’s basketball at the Paris Olympics by defeating Germany 93-83 on Saturday. This victory came after Serbia narrowly missed a chance for gold, losing to the United States in the final minutes of their semi-final match.
Game Highlights
Led by three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Serbia established dominance early in the game, ending the first quarter with a nine-point lead over Germany. Despite Germany outscoring Serbia 17 to 16 in the second quarter, they could not overcome Serbia’s offensive strength in the second half.
Serbia maintained their lead throughout the third and fourth quarters, with Jokic and teammate Vasilije Micic both scoring 19 points each, ensuring their team’s victory and the bronze medal.
Upcoming Gold Medal Match
Later on Saturday, the United States will compete against France at Bercy Arena in Paris, aiming for their fifth consecutive Olympic title in men’s basketball.