Despite the loss against Team USA, Nikola Jokic pulled through with a strong 20-point outing for Serbia in the Olympic Games Paris 2024
Nikola Jokic's efforts were not enough to prevent Serbia from falling to a 110-84 defeat against Team USA in the men's basketball event at the Olympics Games Paris 2024. Jokic, the three-time NBA MVP, led Serbia with 20 points, eight assists, five rebounds, and four steals, but his performance couldn't counter the Americans' dominance.
LeBron James spearheaded Team USA with 21 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds. Kevin Durant added 23 points, making a flawless 5-for-5 from deep in the first half. Jrue Holiday, Devin Booker, Steph Curry, and Anthony Edwards also made significant contributions.
Despite Jokic's leadership, Serbia struggled against the relentless American attack, especially during a decisive third-quarter run. The loss highlighted the gap between the two teams as Serbia couldn't recover from Team USA's overwhelming second-half performance