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Nikola Jokic and Serbia fend off France in close exhibition match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:17 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Nikola Jokic and Serbia fend off France in close exhibition match

Summary

Nikola Jokic led Serbia to a 90-87 victory over France in Belgrade on August 20, 2026. Jokic contributed 20 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, showcasing his skill against Victor Wembanyama, who scored 10 points and had four rebounds but struggled with six turnovers. The match featured notable performances, with Wembanyama displaying strong defensive capabilities despite inconsistencies on offense. Both teams will meet again on August 23 as they prepare for World Cup qualifying games later this month.

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•Jokic finished with 20 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists.
•Wembanyama scored 10 points but had six turnovers.
•The match took place at Belgrade Arena.
•Serbia and France will face each other again on August 23.

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11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Nikola Jokic Had an Answer for Victor Wembanyama in Serbia-France Thriller

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Victor Wembanyama flashed his immense talent, but Nikola Jokic had an answer as Serbia escaped France in a 90-87 thriller in Belgrade. The post Nikola Jokic Had an Answer for Victor Wembanyama in Serbia-France Thriller appeared first on HEAVY.
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