Jokic & Co. Star as Serbia & More NBA Players Dominate Eurobasket

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LONDON — Eurobasket 2025 got underway with a bang, as some of Europe’s best basketball talent, including several NBA stars, showcased their skills and led their national teams to impressive victories.

Serbia’s Nikola Jokic Shines in Opening Day Win

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic led the way for Serbia on Wednesday, as they dismantled Estonia, 98-64, in the opening game of the tournament.

Playing in his home country, Jokic finished with a double-double, posting 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists in just 23 minutes.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic added 18 points to help Serbia’s cause.

Finland’s Lauri Markkanen Sets Tone in Upset Win

In another notable performance, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen dropped 28 points to lead Finland to a 93-90 victory over Sweden.

Miikka Muurinen’s buzzer-beating layup in the final seconds sealed the win for Finland, with Ludvig Hakanson leading Sweden with 28 points.

Türkiye, Lithuania, and Germany Also Impress

• Türkiye defeated Latvia 93-73 behind Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun‘s 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.
• Lithuania routed Montenegro 106-76, with Jonas Valanciūnas leading the way with 18 points and 9 rebounds.
• Germany cruised past Montenegro, led by Dennis Schröder and Franz Wagner, who scored 21 and 22 points, respectively.

Neemias Queta Leads Portugal to First Eurobasket Win in 18 Years

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta put up a dominant performance, with 23 points, 18 rebounds, 4 blocks, and 2 steals, to lead Portugal to a 62-50 victory over the Czech Republic.

This is the first time a player has had at least 20 points and 15 rebounds in their Eurobasket debut since FIBA began tracking rebounds in 1995.

What’s Next?

• Latvia faces Estonia on Friday.
• Türkiye plays the Czech Republic on Friday.

Associated Press contributed to this report.

Did You Know?

• Eurobasket is an international basketball tournament held every two years among European countries.
• This year’s edition features several NBA stars representing their home countries.

Pro Tip

Keep an eye on Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic, who had a breakout season in the NBA and is now making his mark on the international stage.

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