Italy survives Nikola Jokic, sends Serbia home with 94-86 win, help from Celtics alum Luigi Datome
Former Boston Celtics forward Luigi Datome helped his Italian National Team send Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and Serbia home with a 94-86 win in the knockout phase of the 2022 European Basketball Championship (commonly referred to as the EuroBasket).
The former Celtic came off the bench to put up 6 points, 1 rebound and 2 steals in just over 14 minutes of playing time for Italy. Datome was part of Italy’s solution to replace Danilo Gallinari following his ACL tear. The Montebelluna shot an efficient 2-of-4 from the field, 1-of-3 from beyond the arc and 1-of-2 from the charity stripe.
Datome did not commit a personal foul or a turnover in his time on the floor for Italy.
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During the game, Italian coach Gianmarco Pozzecco was ejected with a second technical foul in the third quarter.
After the impressive win, Italy advances to the quarterfinals; its EuroBasket title hopes remain alive.
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