With just over a minute to go in overtime and Serbia still trailing, NBA MVP Nikola Jokic comes to his country's rescue against Australia in their knockout quarterfinal duel
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PARIS, France – Nikola Jokic proved again why he is a three-time NBA Most Valuable Player, leading Serbia to a nail-biting 95-90 overtime win over Australia on Tuesday, August 6, and into the final four of the Paris Olympics basketball tournament. With just over a minute to go in overtime and Serbia trailing 90-89, Jokic came to his country’s rescue, scoring two clutch baskets to deliver the dagger and a 93-90 lead.Jokic finished with a team-high 21 points and 14 rebounds, while Bogdanovic contributed 17 points to the Serbian cause.“Just amazing,” said Bogdanovic praising Jokic. “Defensively, too.
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