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Nikola Jokic navigated Serbia to first Group D place by scoring 19 points.

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Nikola Jokic-led Serbia (5-0) recorded the perfect record in the group stage, defeating Poland (3-2) in a fight for the first Group D place, 96-69 (28-14, 24-19, 20-17, 24-19).

Serbia will face Italy in the Round of 16, while Poland will meet Ukraine.

Powered by Nikola Kalinic and Nikola Jokic's buckets, Serbia started the game with full power. Svetislav Pesic's men gained an early 14-point lead (28-14) which grew up to 24 points in the second period (47-23).

Serbia maintained their double-digit advantage throughout the following quarters and finished the game on a high note.

Nikola Jokic was the best player on Serbia's side, posting 19 points (6/7 2PT, 1/1 3PT, 4/4 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 23 EFF.

Nikola Milutinov returned on the floor for Serbia after a virus and registered 16 points over 20 playing minutes.

Serbia: Nikola Jokic 19 (5 REB), Nikola Milutinov 16, Marko Guduric 15, Vasilije Micic 12 (9 AST), Nikola Kalinic 11, Dejan Davidovac 10 (5 AST).

Poland: Michal Michalak 17, Lukasz Kolenda 10.

Nikola Jokic's performance:

Game highlights:

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