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Nikola Jokic scores 20 points in Serbia's 90-87 win over France

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Nikola Jokic scores 20 points in Serbia's 90-87 win over France

Summary

Nikola Jokic led Serbia with 20 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists in a 90-87 victory against France at the Belgrade Arena. The match took place in front of 20,000 fans, marking a successful outing for Serbia in this highly anticipated exhibition game. While Serbia controlled significant portions of the game, Victor Wembanyama struggled, contributing just 10 points and six turnovers in 24 minutes. The matchup serves as preparation for both teams ahead of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, with another exhibition scheduled soon in Orleans.

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By the Numbers

•Serbia won 90-87 over France at the Belgrade Arena.
•Nikola Jokic recorded nearly a triple-double in 29 minutes.
•Victor Wembanyama struggled with 10 points and 6 turnovers.
•Next exhibition game for both teams is scheduled in Orleans.

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8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Nikola Jokic has 20 points, nine rebounds, eight assists in 90-87 win for Serbia over Victor Wembanyama and France

What they're saying

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Nikola Jokić and Serbia took down Victor Wembanyama and France 90-87 in a FIBA World Cup exhibition game on Thursday. Jokić scored 20 points, pulled down nine rebounds, and dished out eight assists to lead the way for Serbia. Wembanyama, on the other hand, struggled and scored just 10 points while having six turnovers for…
— Yahoo Sports