Olympic Basketball: Greece Advances to Quarterfinals
Bogdanovic and Jokic Lead the Way
In a thrilling quarterfinal matchup, Greece defeated South Sudan to advance to the semifinals of the Men's Olympic Basketball Tournament at the Paris 2024 Games. Led by Bogdan Bogdanovic and Nikola Jokic, Greece held off a valiant effort from South Sudan to secure the victory.
Nail-Biting Finish
The game was tight throughout, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage. In the final seconds, South Sudan had a chance to tie the game, but a desperate three-pointer from Bol Bol rimmed out, giving Greece the narrow victory and a spot in the next round.
Bogdanovic and Jokic Shine
Bogdanovic led the way for Greece with 25 points, while Jokic added 20 points and 12 rebounds. Their leadership and experience proved invaluable in the clutch, as they helped Greece overcome a tough South Sudan team and advance to the next round.
Quarterfinals Set
With Greece's victory, the quarterfinals are now set. The matchups are as follows:
- United States vs. Slovenia
- Spain vs. France
- Australia vs. Argentina
- Greece vs. Germany
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