Finland trapped Jokic on the perimeter, exposing Serbia’s rim-protection gaps after Bogdanovic’s hamstring injury. Jokic remained pivotal, but the supporting cast struggled to compensate as Finland closed the game with timely threes and smart pressure. Alperen Sengun and Mika Morinin provided standout moments, illustrating how versatile bigs can swing matchups in knockout play. Upcoming Georgia clash and France’s guard gaps loom as fresh tests for the contenders.