Overview

• Serbia, viewed as a leading title contender and the reigning Olympic bronze medalist, was knocked out in the round of 16.
• Nikola Jokic posted 33 points, 8 rebounds and a 37 efficiency rating, but Serbia could not overcome Finland's balanced scoring.
• Finland seized early control with a 1–11 start that included two three-pointers from Mikael Jantunen.
• An 18-year-old Miikka Muurinen opened the fourth quarter with seven straight points before Elias Valtonen added eight in a row and a late basket to push the lead to six with 53 seconds left.
• Finland became the fourth quarterfinal qualifier, joining Turkey, Germany and Lithuania, and will face the France–Georgia winner next.