LILLE (France) - What a Gameday 2 we saw at the 2024 Men's Olympic Basketball Tournament with some amazing games and some even more thrilling individual performances. Here is a look at the Top Performers of Gameday 2.
Nikola Jokic - Serbia
Nikola Jokic came to Paris hoping to get Serbia on the podium and after the team lost their opener to United States, Serbia took care of business against Puerto Rico with a 107-66 win. Jokic ended up just 1 assist shy of a triple-double as he tallied 14 points, 15 rebounds and 9 assists to go with 2 steals and 1 block in producing an efficiency of 34.
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Greece
Greece were facing just about a must-win game against Spain after losing to Australia in the opener. Giannis Antetokounmpo showed once again why he is one of the best in the world. He poured in 27 points to go with 11 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals for an efficiency of 32. But it was not enough in an 84-77 loss to the Spaniards.
Victor Wembanyama- France
Victor Wembanyama has been masterful at the Olympics despite being only 20 years old. And he exhibited some of his advanced leadership skills in France's dramatic 94-90 overtime win over Japan. Wembanyama scored 18 points including 3 three-pointers - one of them coming early in the extra session to set the tone - while also picking up 11 points, 6 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks for an efficiency of 30.
RJ Barrett - Canada
Canada have lived up to their expectations thus far in Paris with two victories in two games. And RJ Barrett has been a major part of both. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander having an off night offensively in the second game, the 24-year-old Barrett collected 24 points while also chipping in 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals for an efficiency of 28 in Canada's 93-83 win over Australia.
Yuki Kawamura - Japan
Japan gave France all they could handle and more but the home side barely managed to knock off the Asians in a 94-90 overtime win. Japan superstar Rui Hachimura was ejected but Yuki Kawamura stepped up in massive fashion. The guard knocked down 6 three-pointers in scoring 29 points while also picking up 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal for an efficiency of 24.
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