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Türkiye lost to Serbia 72-79 in a FIBA World Cup Qualifiers game on Sunday.
NBA player Nikola Jokic carried Serbia to victory with 24 points and 10 rebounds at Sinan Erdem Arena in Istanbul.
Türkiye’s most points came from Cedi Osman, who played with 22 points, six rebounds and two assists.
The Crescent Stars got their second consecutive loss in Group I as they lost to Latvia 85-111 on Thursday.
The Red Whites will take on Belgium in the qualifiers on Nov. 10.