Big favorites of the euro, the Serbs are qualified for the round of 16 after their success in the face of Latvia, this Saturday, in Riga. Germany and Finland have their ticket too.
On the thread to the end against Latvia, Serbia of a Nikola Jokic Record finally won Saturday (84-80) to validate its place in the 8th finals of the Euro Basketball, which Germany will also find. Last scorer of the Serbs – On Launch -Francs – To definitively free his own, Jokic validated a high -flying performance (39 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists), breaking his point record in the national team (32 in 2022).
A performance that allows Serbia to record a third row victory, and to validate its place in the round of 16 now in Riga, before targeting an expected first place in group A.
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With also flawless people since the start of the competition, Turkey, Germany and Finland by Lauri Markkanen also qualified. Dazzling since the launch of the Euro, Markkanen was again decisive with a double-double (26 pts, 13 rebounds), when Dennis Schröder also marked during the victory of the Germans against Lithuania (107-88) with 26 points (6 assists). But the 31 -year -old saw his evening darkened by racist cries emanating from the stands. Its author has been identified and prohibited from the remainder of competition, according to the International Federation (FIBA).
The Blues at the top, Antetokounmpo at rest
On the side of Katowice, Poland, the French team came out victorious from the shock of group D before the Slovenia of Luka Donnteic (103-95). Despite his 39 points (8 rebounds, 9 assists), the Lakers leader fell in front of the Blues of a great Sylvain Francisco. The French will be able to validate their ticket for the 8th on Sunday in case of success before Israel (5:00 p.m.).
The Israelis, whose anthem was copiously whistled, bowed on the wire against the host country, Poland (66-64), which continues a second victory. Finally, in group C, Greece -sans Giannis antetokounmpo- and Spain-Battetu in the first match-won against Cyprus and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
