Serbia beats Puerto Rico in FIBA World Cup

Serbia dominated Puerto Rico in the FIBA World Cup, winning 94-77 at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Despite leading by as many as 32 points in the first half, Serbia faced a third-quarter rally but eventually secured their victory.

Bogdan Bogdanovic led Serbia with 17 points, five rebounds, and five assists, while Isaiah Pineiro topped Puerto Rico with 14 points.

In an earlier match, Serbia defeated China 105-63 without Nikola Jokic, showcasing strong performances from Bogdan Bogdanovic and Vanja Marinkovic.