Official Site of the Magic · Sep 1, 2019
2019 FIBA World Cup: Vucevic vs. Greece
Although Nikola Vucevic outscored Giannis Antetokounmpo 12-10 during Sunday’s 2019 FIBA World Cup game featuring the two NBA Eastern Conference All-Stars, it was the reigning league MVP’s team that cruised to a victory.
Greece jumped out to a big early lead and never relinquished control in its 85-60 win over Montenegro in Group F action.
Vucevic, coming off the best season of his NBA career in which he averaged career highs in points, rebounds and assists, was on the floor for 22 minutes and was one of only two Montenegrins to score in double figures. Like most of his teammates, though, the 7-footer wasn’t able to get into much of a rhythm, going 6-of-15 from the field.