Serbia defeats France 90-87 in an international friendly as Nikola Jokić records 20 points to lead the hosts. The game features Victor Wembanyama, who makes his long-awaited return to international action and ends up with 10 points while playing against a physical Serbian defense.
The match is competitive early, with Serbia taking control gradually after a closely contested first half. Jokić not only scores but also contributes across the stat line, adding nine rebounds and eight assists as Serbia’s top performer. France, for its part, plays Wembanyama in his first game for the country since the Olympics final loss to the United States two years ago, according to one report.
Across outlets, the emphasis remains consistent on Serbia’s narrow victory and Jokić’s impact, while Wembanyama’s return is highlighted as a key story line. One outlet adds that after the game, Jokić offers praise for Wembanyama, reflecting the players’ respect despite the result.
