When EuroBasket reaches its knockout rounds, every possession feels heavier, and every injury magnifies into a potential turning point. That’s exactly where Serbia finds itself now. After cruising through much of the group stage, Nikola Jokic and company were expected to roll into the Round of 16 as favorites. Instead, they head into their clash with Finland facing more questions than answers.

The biggest red flag came in their final group-stage battle against Turkey, widely regarded as the best game of the tournament so far. Serbia fell 95–90 in a thriller, but the scoreboard wasn’t the only blow. Injuries are beginning to pile up, leaving Serbia dangerously thin at the wrong time.

Aleksa Avramovic, Serbia’s gritty guard known for his defensive edge, limped out of that Turkey clash with

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