US EditionNikola Jokic’s Coach Delivers Stinging Rebuke to Media in Explosive Post-Game Press Conference
Serbia's team, led by NBA stars, achieved their largest EuroBasket victory margin with 32 assists, marking the second-best team assist performance ever recorded.
- On August 27, 2025, Serbia, led by Nikola Jokic, defeated Estonia 98-64 in Riga during the opening game of EuroBasket 2025.
- This strong performance followed Serbia’s preparation as one of the tournament favorites facing tough competition in Group A, which includes Latvia and Turkey.
- Nikola Jokic contributed a double-double for Serbia with 11 points, 10 boards, and seven assists, while Miami Heat’s Nikola Jovic led the team’s offense by scoring 18 points alongside six assists.
- Coach Svetislav Pesic expressed frustration with media delays, stating he "cannot stay one hour after the game" to address reporters but confirmed the team is hungry and eager to keep winning.
- Serbia’s decisive win with a 32-point margin—their largest ever in EuroBasket history—sets a strong tone as they prepare to face Portugal on August 29, signaling high expectations for tournament success.
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The Serbian basketball team defeated Estonia 98:64 (32:12, 24:17, 30:15, 12:20) in Riga in the first round of the European Championship.
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The Estonian basketball team lost the first group match of the European Championship final tournament to heavy favorite Serbia 64:98 (12:32, 17:24, 15:30, 20:12).
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Hapoel Tel Aviv star scored 4 points in the EuroBasket opener despite the injury that almost prevented him from participating • The Serbs crushed Estonia 64:98, but are concerned about their ability without Nikola Jokic on the court
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