Clash of Titans: Can Jokic Outshine Porzingis in EuroBasket 2025’s Most Anticipated Showdown?

Whatever happens with the big men, what makes Serbia the favorite in this matchup is its depth on the rest of the roster. Serbia features NBA players Bogdan Bogdanovic (Clippers), Nikola Jovic (Heat), Nikola Topic (Thunder) and Tristan Vukcevic (Wizards). They also have former NBA players Vasilije Micic, Filip Petrusev, and Alen Smailagic. Latvia does have former NBA player Davis Bertans.

Porzingis had a rough opening outing in a loss to Turkiye, but on Friday he had 22 points and seven rebounds against Estonia.Both big men come in off strong games.

EuroBasket 2025: Serbia vs. Latvia: How To Watch

Two of the top big men in the NBA will go head-to-head Saturday — in Riga, Latvia.Jokic has looked like himself — the best player in the world — and dropped a casual 23 and 10 on Portugal.

Jokic vs. Porzingis

In the United States, games can be streamed on Courtside 1891, FIBA’s official streaming platform. All EuroBasket games also can be viewed through DAZN on the Courtside app.Saturday’s basketball showdown in Riga, Latvia, is shaping up to be an absolute spectacle — two of the NBA’s premier big men, Nikola Jokic and Kristaps Porzingis, will be locking horns on the EuroBasket 2025 stage. This isn’t just any game; it’s a battle between the Serbian powerhouse, led by Jokic and a loaded roster overflowing with current and former NBA talent, against the host nation Latvia, energized by Porzingis and his squad. If you’ve been craving a clash that combines skill, star power, and national pride, this Group A contest will not disappoint. Curious about when and where to catch all the action? Let me clue you in so you don’t miss a second of the drama. LEARN MORESerbia vs. Latvia tips off Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 AM ET (6 PM local time in Latvia).Nikola Jokic and the tournament favorite Serbian squad will face host Latvia and Kristaps Porzingis in a Group A game on Saturday. Here is everything you need to know about how to watch that game.