Jokic shines as Serbia defeats Greece in Cyprus

By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net

With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, all eyes were on Nikola Jokic in Serbia’s preparation game against Greece in Limassol — and the Denver Nuggets star delivered.

Jokic dominated with 23 points, 19 rebounds, and 4 assists, finishing with a game-high PIR of 34, as Serbia defeated Greece 76–66.

His presence controlled the game, particularly in the paint and on the boards, as Serbia took charge from the middle of the second quarter.

Despite frequent rotations, Greece cut the deficit to just three points late in the game, but a key three-pointer from Aleksa Avramović restored Serbia’s momentum. The “Orlovi” held firm to secure the victory.

Nikola Jovic and captain Bogdan Bogdanovic added nine points each, while Greece was led by Dinos Mitoglou with 18, followed by Kostas Sloukas (11) and Tyler Dorsey (10).

Serbia will play another warm-up match tomorrow as part of their EuroBasket 2025 preparations, while Greece will face Israel.