Serbia defeated France 77-65 in EuroBasket play on Sunday.

Both teams, however, advanced to the next round.

Nenad Krstic had 19 points, four rebounds and four assists, while Nemanja Nedovic had 17 points.

Alexis Ajinca had 12 points, four rebounds and two blocks to lead France. Nicolas Batum and Boris Diaw scored 12 apiece, while Tony Parker struggled.