FIBA: Kouame relishes 'super tough' battle against Boban Marjanovic

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Boban Marjanovic was the big difference -- literally and figuratively -- for Serbia in their FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament game against the Philippines on Thursday.

Marjanovic, the Dallas Mavericks center, made all the big baskets down the stretch in Serbia's 83-76 victory that assured their spot in the semifinals of the qualifiers. He finished with 25 points on 12-of-18 shooting, and his tough fallaway jumper with 36 seconds to go ended the Philippines' hopes of a comeback.

The Philippines had their moments of success against Marjanovic, and they did their best to push him out to the perimeter where he was less comfortable. They also tested him defensively, and at one point, Gilas guard RJ Abarrientos drew Marjanovic on a switch and fearlessly fired a three-pointer over the Serbian center.

"The outcome, it is what it is," he added. "But this is a great learning experience, and I will learn from it." "You can see why he's on the NBA level," said Go of Marjanovic. "You can see how he leads his team, he controls the defense… He can pass the ball, actually." Serbia had a slim 67-66 advantage against the Dominican Republic after three quarters, but Marjanovic sparked their breakaway in the fourth quarter. He finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds as Serbia registered a 94-76 victory.

 

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