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Media people: Serbia, the favorite to win the championship, stopped in the quarterfinals, is destined to be without a championship in the international arena?

10:30pm, 7 September 2025【Basketball】

September 7th In the 1/8 final of the Men's Basketball European Championship, Serbia lost to Finland 86-92.

Kong Dexin, a reporter from Sports Weekly, commented:

has formed Serbia, which is the strongest lineup in history. Serbia, the most popular winner in this European Cup, was blocked by Finland in the quarterfinals!

They missed the quarterfinals for the second consecutive time. The last time they were bombarded by Italy, and this time they were defeated by Finland. Even the score was very similar (last time 86 to 94, this time 86 to 92).

Jokic scored 33 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. In the last game, he had 32 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, and was pierced by a three-pointer. This time, Valtonin, who made 1 of 8 three-pointers in the group stage, scored three-pointers twice in the last moment, and Jokic did not have Bogdan around him...

But the difference is that Serbia was beaten 20 front boards this time. They have always been known for their size and were hit by Türkiye and Finland in a mess. Their space is not good enough, and they also appear slow and clumsy.

The Serbian generation's outside line is rapidly aging. About Vic and Gudulic have made a total of 10 three-pointers today. Misic is no longer as brave as he used to be. Is it destined to have a teacher in the international arena?...