Nikola Jokic finally achieved an Olympic triple-double, leading Serbia to a bronze medal with a 93-83 victory over Germany.
After narrowly missing the feat twice before, Jokic secured his triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, adding a steal and a block, all without a single turnover in 37 minutes of play.
The Serbian star joined an elite group of players, including Sasha Belov, LeBron James, and Luka Doncic, who have recorded triple-doubles in the Olympics.
Jokic started strong with six assists in the first quarter but slowed in the second.
He showcased his vision with a behind-the-back assist to Filip Petrusev in the second half and capped off the triple-double by grabbing back-to-back offensive rebounds on his own missed tip-ins.
Jokic had come close to a triple-double twice earlier in the tournament, but this time, he delivered, helping Serbia secure the bronze medal.
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— FIBA (@FIBA) August 10, 2024
