Balanced Italy overcomes Jokic's big game, eliminates Serbia

ITALY used a balanced offense to get past Nikola Jokic and Serbia, 94-86, on Sunday in Berlin to reach the EuroBasket 2022 quarterfinals.

Marco Spissu scored 22 and issued six assists, while Nicolo Melli had 21 points and four dimes.

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Simone Fontecchio had 19 points and Achille Polonara added 16 for Italy.

They take on France in the round of eight.

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Jokic scored 32 points on 8 for 14 shooting and also had 13 rebounds for Serbia.

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