In a stunning turnaround from -24 (22-46, 13’30”), and surviving in overtime, Serbia defeated Australia 95-90 to secure a spot in the semifinals of the 2024 Olympic Basketball Tournament.
A fierce battle to the finish took place in the second quarterfinal of the 2024 Olympic Basketball Tournament, which was decided in overtime. Australia completely dominated the first half, taking a 24-point lead (22-46, 13’30”), but Serbia showed they were made to withstand pressure and fought back for a chance to claim the game.
The evergreen Patty Mills was not ready to lose, and with a basket in front of Nikola Jokić, he sent the game into extra time (82-82, regulation time). There, Nikola Jokić and Bogdan Bogdanović took action to seal the final score at 95-90. In the semifinals, Serbia will face the winner of the USA – Brazil matchup (6/8, 22:30).
The superstar of the Denver Nuggets and three-time NBA MVP finished the game with 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists. He was followed by the guard of the Atlanta Hawks with 17 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists. Ognen Dobrić was also valuable with 3/4 three-pointers.
From the Boomers, Patty Mills stood out with 26 points, making 20 of them in the first half, and Josh Giddey had 25 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, but also 7 turnovers.
REFEREES: Rosso, Anaya, Liszka
QUARTER SCORES: 17-31, 42-54, 67-65, 82-82 (regulation time), 95-90 (overtime)
SERBIA (Pešić): Petrušev 9 (5 rebounds), Bogdanović 17 (3/8 three-pointers, 5 rebounds, 6 assists), Marinković, Dobrić 11 (3/4 three-pointers), Jokić 21 (9/15 two-pointers, 0/3 three-pointers, 3/4 free throws, 14 rebounds, 9 assists, 4 steals, 3 turnovers), Mitrović 14 (2/4 three-pointers, 6 assists, 3 turnovers), Gudurić 11 (1/6 three-pointers, 5 rebounds), Davinovatz, Avramović 10 (4 rebounds), Milutinov 2 (3 turnovers)
AUSTRALIA (Gurgian): Daniels, Giddey 25 (8/15 two-pointers, 3/5 three-pointers, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 7 turnovers), Mills 26 (9/16 two-pointers, 2/5 three-pointers, 2/2 free throws, 3 rebounds, 4 turnovers), Green, Dellavedova (3 rebounds), Exum 12 (5 assists, 3 turnovers), Landale 5 (6 rebounds), Kay, McVeigh 13 (3/5 three-pointers), Magney 2 (6 rebounds), Rih 7 (1/2 three-pointers, 4 rebounds)
Serbia’s team statistics: 27/49 two-pointers, 9/29 three-pointers, 12/16 free throws, 41 rebounds (25 defensive – 16 offensive), 24 assists, 18 fouls, 18 turnovers, 12 steals, 3 blocks
Australia’s team statistics: 28/52 two-pointers, 9/22 three-pointers, 7/9 free throws, 37 rebounds (26 defensive – 11 offensive), 14 assists, 21 fouls, 20 turnovers, 11 steals, 1 block
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