Led by Nikola Vucevic, the Montenegro team defeated Mexico 91-71 at the start of Group D at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. This victory meant the first triumph of the Europeans against an American rival in World Cupsunlocking this achievement in their World Cup history.
The Montenegrin team was led by the experienced NBA player, Nikola Vucevic, who was the most important piece of offense in this World Cup debut in Manilas, Philippines.
Vucevic finished the challenge with a double-double of 27 points, 10 rebounds and an assist in 30:34 minutes. While, Nikola Ivanovic (14 points) and Kendrick Perry (16 points) followed him on the list of scorers.
For Mexico, the top scorer was Pako Cruz, who scored 16 points.
First quarter
The first set of this match was 19-19, being an even start where both quintets got to know each other. For Montenegro, Vucevic was the top scorer in the first 10 minutes, with 10 points and for Mexico, Fabián Jaimes, finished with seven.
Second bedroom
In the second quarter, the Europeans adjusted a little more and won this stage by nine points (29-20), to go into the break with a 48-39 lead. Montenegro in this quarter converted a total of seven triples and left a field goal percentage of 53.1%. In addition, Nikola Vucevic is the offensive leader of the Montenegrins in these first 20 minutes, registering 15 points, three rebounds and one assist in 13:17 minutes of play.
Third quarter
The Montenegrins prevailed by one point at the beginning of the second half (20-19) and entered the final quarter with an important advantage, which they will seek to take care of in order to achieve this first win at the FIBA World Cup 2023. A total of four triples In eight attempts, the European team registered in this quarter to reach 11 in this match.
partial quarter
At the end of the match, Montenegro defeated Mexico by 10 points (23-13) and thus sealed the victory in their World Cup debut. In these final 10 minutes, the Europeans left a field goal percentage of 50% and hit three shots from the perimeter.
2023-08-25 11:02:51
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