Serbia had the lead from the start and kept it throughout the game. Serbia, led by Nikola Jokic and Bogdan Bogdanovic, defeated Greece 94-72.

Jokic finished the game with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, totalling 29 PIR.

Bogdan Bogdanovic, meanwhile, topped all scorers with 19 points on 7-for-11 shooting, including all five three-pointers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists for 21 PIR. Kostas Papanikolaou was the only other Greek player with a double-digit scoring outcome.

Serbia started off well, leading 19-11 at the middle of the first quarter. While Greece managed to reduce the gap to five points at the end of the period (26-21), the hosts maintained control of the game.

Greece’s attempts to cut the score to less than four points were met with Serbia’s virtually immediate runs.

The narrative continued into the second half, as Serbia controlled the first half with a double-digit lead. Greece was eventually forced to submit as the hosts’ lead increased to 20 points.

It was the final friendly game for both teams before they travelled to Paris to compete in the Olympics.

Serbia will compete in Group C at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, alongside Team USA, Puerto Rico, and South Sudan. Group A also includes Greece, Australia, Spain, and Canada.