Jokić’s Career-High Performance Leads Serbia Past Host Latvia in EuroBasket 2025 Showdown

A Battle in Riga

In front of 11,000 passionate Latvian fans at the Riga arena, Serbia emerged victorious with an 84-80 win, despite missing team captain Bogdan Bogdanovic due to a hamstring injury.

Jokić’s Dominant Display

The NBA superstar dominated the game from the start, attempting 14 field goals in the first half alone and scoring 19 points before the break. His remarkable performance continued throughout the match, as he finished with an impressive 39 points and 10 rebounds.

Serbia’s victory was further strengthened by the sharp shooting of their left-handed players – Marko Guduric, Aleksa Avramovic, and Ognjen Dobric – who combined for six crucial three-pointers, adding a potent outside threat to their offensive arsenal.

Tournament Implications

The victory improved Serbia’s record to 3-0, securing their spot in the Round of 16 regardless of their remaining Group A games in Riga. For the tournament hosts Latvia, the loss dropped their record to 1-2.

Despite the defeat, Latvia showed promising signs, with their offense finally finding its rhythm reminiscent of their 2023 form. They still have upcoming matches against Portugal and Czechia to improve their position.

Looking Ahead

This match is part of the 42nd edition of the EuroBasket championship, which is being co-hosted by Cyprus, Finland, Poland, and Latvia. The tournament runs from August 27 to September 14, 2025. The eight winners from the Round of 16 will advance to the Quarter-Finals, played across September 9 and 10, followed by Semi-Finals on September 12, before the tournament concludes with the Third Place Game and Final on Sunday, September 14.