Yao Ming (21 points, 7 rebounds) and China fought hard but still came away with a 92-78 loss against World Champions Serbia and Montenegro as they squared off at the FIBA Diamond Tournament in Belgrade. Vladimir Radmanovic led the Serbians with 16 points and 7 rebounds.

In the first game of the day Manu Ginobili and Argentina squeaked by Angola 67-63 behind 14 points and 7 rebounds from Fabricio Oberto. Ginobili scored just 2 points (0/3 FG) and had 4 fouls in 20 minutes of play.