Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the 2024 Olympics basketball match.
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico depended directly on how they played against South Sudan, who fully used their advantage in size and athleticism. They failed their big test (79:90). Puerto Rico completely lost battles for rebounds (37-56) and didn’t score much near the basket, making only 41% of layups.
Serbia
After a tough match, it’s time for the Serbians to catch their breath and show great play. The team missed six open three-pointers, which was expected. It’s different to make a three-pointer against the USA team compared to Puerto Rico. The Serbians just need a few good attacks in a row to get into their rhythm and feel confident.
Puerto Rico - Serbia Prediction
Puerto Rico has already lost their main game, so they will try to do something against Serbia. Serbia lost to the USA team, that’s why they’re eager to beat the underdog. In last year's World Cup, Serbia beat Puerto Rico by 17 points without Nikola Jokić (94:77). It makes sense to think that with the best player in the world, the gap will be bigger, even if Nikola Milutinov gets a lot of playing time to give Jokić some rest.
