PARIS (France) - The knockout stage of the Olympics started and big players step up in big games. Let's see who were the Top Performers of the Paris 2024 Quarter-Finals.
Nikola Jokic - Serbia
Nikola Jokic showed why he is a three-time NBA MVP in leading Serbia to a historic comeback win over Australia, 95-90 in overtime. Jokic once again flirted with a triple-double, and once again came up just one assist short. He scored 21 points on 9-of-17 shots and 3-of-4 free throws, grabbed 14 rebounds, dished out 9 assists and added 4 steals and 2 blocks for an efficiency of 38.
Anthony Davis - USA
Anthony Davis had his best game of the Olympics for USA thus far with 13 points on 5-of-9 shots and 2-of-2 free throws while also chipping in 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block in the 122-87 win over Brazil.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Canada
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did all he could for Canada but it was not enough in the team's 82-73 loss to hosts France. The superstar guard poured in 27 points on 9-of-19 shots and 8-of-11 free throws while also picking up 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 block for an efficiency of 23.
Isaia Cordinier - France
Isaia Cordinier started his first game of the Olympics and rewarded France head coach Vincent Collet for his trust with his highest scoring game as a French international. Cordinier collected 20 points - one more than his previous high - on 6-of-10 shots with 4 three-pointers and 4-of-4 free throws, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 3 steals in France's 82-73 victory against Canada.
Guerschon Yabusele - France
Guerschon Yabusele picked a great time for his best game of the Olympics with 22 points on 6-of-9 shooting and 8-of-9 from the foul line to go with 5 rebounds and 1 assist for an efficiency of 22 in France's 82-73 win over Canada.
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