Serbian quintet perfect from the floor in rout of Philippines
Serbia couldn't miss Monday while steamrolling the Philippines in Group D action at the FIBA World Cup.
In its 126-67 win, Serbia shot 75% from the floor and 54.5% from deep. The onslaught was led by five players - including NBAers Nemanja Bjelica, Nikola Jokic, and Boban Marjanovic - who combined to shoot a perfect 23-for-23.
| Player | FGM-FGA | 3PM-3PA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemanja Bjelica | 7-7 | 3-3 | 20 |
| Nikola Jokic | 5-5 | 1-1 | 11 |
| Nikola Milutinov | 4-4 | 0-0 | 10 |
| Boban Marjanovic | 4-4 | 0-0 | 9 |
| Marko Simonovic | 3-3 | 1-1 | 7 |
The quintet scored a total of 57 points, but the expert marksmanship didn't end there. Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, former NBAer Miroslav Raduljica, and point guard Vasilije Micic also shot the lights out, combining for another 41 points on 15-of-20 shooting.
While Serbia's competition hasn't been elite in two World Cup games so far, the team won both by an average of 53 points. Serbia also outscored the Philippines and Angola by 71 points in the 41 minutes that Jokic was on the floor. The Denver Nuggets center has shot 9-of-10 in two games.