Who could stop this? Serbia’s multiple double-digit performances secure perfect revenge against Germany; Unsung hero locks down Schroder

On August 10, in the battle for the Olympic bronze medal in men’s basketball in Paris, Serbia defeated Germany 93-83 to secure the bronze medal. Serbia’s offense was diverse with six players scoring in double digits, achieving a successful revenge.

Last year’s World Cup saw Serbia lose to Germany in the final, settling for second place. In this rematch, Serbia had the addition of Jokic and Misic, two strong players, which significantly enhanced their strength compared to the World Cup. Jokic dished out six assists in the first quarter alone, fully activating the team’s offense, leading by nine points at the end of the first quarter. Although Germany managed to keep up with the score, they were always held back by Serbia, ultimately losing by ten points and missing out on the bronze medal.

The biggest contributor to Serbia’s victory was Jokic, who recorded a triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. However, Serbia’s victory was not solely dependent on one person. Six players scored in double digits in this game. Misic scored 19 points as an unsung hero, especially his consecutive points in the second quarter were crucial. Avramovic contributed 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals, almost constantly guarding Schroder, forcing him into only making 4 out of 10 shots and committing six turnovers.

Bogdanovic hit three three-pointers for 16 points, Petrusev and Marinkovic also scored in double digits, and Serbia avenged last year’s World Cup final loss with a classic team basketball performance.