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Nikola Jokic’s Eight-Point Struggle Explained: Serbia Coach Says He Played Through Severe Pain
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Nikola Jokic’s Eight-Point Struggle Explained: Serbia Coach Says He Played Through Severe Pain

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • Nikola Jokic recorded eight points and eight rebounds as Serbia beat Italy 76-64 in the second round of European qualifying for the 2027 Qatar Men’s Basketball World Cup.
  • Serbia’s coach said Jokic had experienced severe pain for three days before the game.

Nikola Jokic’s unusually quiet performance had an explanation, according to Serbia’s coach: the star had endured severe pain for three days.

Jokic finished with eight points and eight rebounds as Serbia defeated Italy 76-64 in Pesaro on Aug. 31 in the second round of European qualifying for the 2027 Qatar Men’s Basketball World Cup. Serbia fielded its strongest lineup for the game.

Jokic had severe pain for three days.

— Serbia coachThe coach offered the reported explanation for Jokic’s eight-point performance against Italy.
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