Krstic helps Serbia beat Croatia 73-72
September 4, 2010
ISTANBUL (AP)—Oklahoma City Thunder center Nenad Krstic(notes) had 16 points andAleksander Rasic scored five points in the last 21 seconds to help Serbia edgeCroatia 73-72 in the round of 16 at the basketball world championship.
Croatian guard Marko Popovic made two free throws with 5 seconds left to tiethe game at 72, but Rasic was fouled by Davor Kus as he attempted a shot with 1second left.
Rasic made a free throw and Marko Tomas’ full-court shot fell short as timeexpired.
Rasic finished with 15 points for Serbia. Popovic led Croatia with 21points.
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