On the morning of August 4, Serbia will face South Sudan in the Olympic men’s basketball group stage.
Before this match, Serbia had a record of 1 win and 1 loss in their previous two group stage games. They lost to the USA Basketball with a score of 84-110, but then won against Puerto Rico with a score of 107-66. After losing to the USA in their first game, Serbia showed an impressive performance against Puerto Rico, with Nikola Jokic scoring 14 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and making 9 assists. The team had seven players scoring double digits, showcasing the skills of a top-tier powerhouse. Throughout the game, Serbia dominated in rebounds with a score of 51-24, which was crucial for their victory.
Serbia, boasting players such as Nikola Jokic, Bogdanovic, Peterculer, and Mirotic, is a strong contender for the final spots given that they are in the same group as the USA. Although they suffered a heavy defeat to the USA, their potential and performance are still reliable as long as they play well in the upcoming matches.
South Sudan also had a record of 1 win and 1 loss before this match, winning against Puerto Rico with a score of 90-79 and losing to the USA with a score of 86-103. In their first game against Puerto Rico, five players from South Sudan scored double digits, including familiar faces like Chukwudiebere Okonkwo and Dwayne Jones, who performed well for Chinese fans. In their match against the USA, although South Sudan lost, they played with vigor, ultimately losing by a margin of 17 points.
This South Sudan team has exceptional talent. Omot scored 24 points against the USA, and players like Jones, Chukwukere, and Kur demonstrated strong individual abilities. Although their team cohesion might be average, their outstanding individual skills on the international stage can sometimes resolve issues.
The upcoming match between Serbia and South Sudan is significant for both teams. Serbia aims to secure a win to maintain their second place in the group. South Sudan, on the other hand, strives to win as well. As of now, South Sudan has a net score of -6, while Brazil and Greece, who are also in the third group, have net scores of -7 and -8 respectively. If South Sudan loses by more than three points, they will be eliminated from the competition.
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