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Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico suffered a disappointing 90-79 loss to South Sudan in their opening match. Despite dominating for three quarters, Puerto Rico relinquished their early lead in the fourth, ultimately being outscored by 11 points.

New Orleans Pelicans star Jose Alvarado led the team with 26 points, complemented by two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. He shot 9-of-16 from the field and 3-of-8 from beyond the arc. Point guard Tremont Waters contributed 18 points, four assists, and two steals. George Conditt (13 points, six rebounds) and Gian Clavell (11 points off the bench) were the other double-digit scorers.

Puerto Rico's defensive performance was subpar, with their opponents securing 18 more rebounds. Additionally, their free-throw shooting was a significant factor, as they converted only 14 of 24 attempts (58.3%), ultimately proving costly.

Next up is a challenging match against Serbia, who were soundly defeated by the USA. Puerto Rico will need a stellar defensive effort to compete against the strong Serbian squad. The team is currently on a five-game losing streak, averaging 79.2 points per game offensively while conceding 87.5 points defensively. Historically, Puerto Rico has struggled against Serbia, losing their last five encounters with an average of 70.2 points scored.

Serbia

Nikola Jokic-led Serbia suffered an early setback against tournament favorites USA in their Group C encounter on Sunday. The Serbs were outscored 84-110, a significant loss in terms of point differential that could prove costly. Nikola Jokic led the scoring with 20 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, and 4 steals, shooting 8-15 from the field but struggling from long range at 1-6. 

Bogdan Bogdanovic was Serbia's second-leading scorer with 14 points and 6 rebounds, while Ognjen Dobric contributed 13 points, most of which came in the first quarter. Vasilije Micic, off the bench, netted 11 points and dished out 4 assists.

Serbia's scoring rate was 83-83 when Jokic was on the floor, but the USA capitalized on his absence, highlighting his crucial role on both ends of the court. The Serbs were completely outmatched in three-point shooting, converting just 24.3% of their attempts. For a team known for its sharpshooters, this efficiency is concerning.

Their upcoming game against Puerto Rico presents a perfect opportunity to reduce the point differential and secure a win. Serbia has won two of their last five games, averaging 89.8 points per game while allowing 94.2. In their last five head-to-head matches against Puerto Rico, Serbia is undefeated, scoring an average of 95.2 points per game.

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Puerto Rico vs Serbia Match Prediction & Analysis

Both Puerto Rico and Serbia are offensively potent, but Serbia might hold a defensive advantage. This promises to be a thrilling match-up.  Here are some best betting tips for the Puerto Rico vs Serbia game 

1.  Nikola Jokic Total (Points + Rebounds + Assists) over 36.5 @ 1.87 

2.  Jose Alvarado Total (Points + Rebounds + Assists) over 26.5 @ 1.80 

3.  Vasilije Micic Total (Points + Assists) over 14.5 @ 1.87 

4.  Tremont Waters Total (Points + Assists) over 21.5 @ 1.87 

5. Total points in 1st half over 86.5 @ 1.82 

6. Serbia to win and total points in the game over 171.5 @ 1.95 

Puerto Rico vs Serbia Player Stats

PUERTO RICO vs SERBIA
Winning Prediction

Serbia enters this match as the heavy favorite. Their roster depth and seasoned international campaigners give them a significant advantage. Puerto Rico will face a formidable challenge against Serbia's potent offense and will need a monumental effort to upset the odds.

Serbia to Win!

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