Greeks without Giannis

A little listed below the radar the Croatians fly right into Group C - versus Estonia they celebrated the 2nd success, but it was challenging to defeat in drama: nine secs before the end fouled Dario Saric Janari Joesaar at the three-point clutter. The Croatians remained in the front in this interesting game and finally won 73:70 due to the fact that the Este then only made use of 2 of his 3 free throws.

The Italians had to take an unexpected loss. Before a home crowd, the Azzurri lost 73: 84 and now can no more desire for a supposedly simple lot in the round of 16, instead they even need to bother with the knockout round.

Against outsiders Fantastic Britain, Giannis Antetokounmpo received a Schonpause-Zum bitterness of the fans in Milan. in the absence of the super star, the Greek Kostas Sloukas went into the spotlight. The playmaker of Olympiakos Piraeus led the Hellenen with 25 factors as well as five helps to a risk-free but also expected 93: 77 success. It was the 3rd victory in the third game, with which the Greeks have a place in the round of 16.

Cold shower for Israel

Israel began in Group D with two triumphes, yet versus Poland it was now the chilly shower. With a body-hugging design of play, the Eastern European Israel's leading celebrity Deni Avdija almost entirely secured the Washington Wizards's play-the Tiny Ahead to three factors. In comparison, point player a.J. Massacre hot: The 35-year-old was leading scorer with 24 points.

The Czechs were enabled to commemorate the first tournament triumph in Prague. Jan Vesely from FC Barcelona led the Czech Republic with 24 factors as well as 7 rebounds to an 88:80 versus the Netherlands, which remain without a win.

It was the third victory in the third game, with which the Greeks have an area in the round of 16.

Israel began in Group D with 2 success, yet versus Poland it was currently the cold shower. With a body-hugging design of play, the Eastern European Israel's top star Deni Avdija almost entirely took out the Washington Wizards's play-the Little Ahead to three points.

in the evening, the Serbs, who left no doubts regarding who would certainly win the game, revealed themselves dominant in the evening, as well as at the exact same time addressed her round of 16. Six Serbs racked up in dual figures, yet Nikola Jokic stood out: The facility shone with a dual double from 13 factors and 14 rebounds.