As expected of Hallelujah. Doncic's one-man show with a 42-point blast. Slovenia advanced to the quarterfinals. It had an off-season physical modification effect.
Sep 08, 2025
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Slovenia beat Italy 84-77 in the round of 16 of the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket in Riga, Latvia on the 8th (Korea time).
Slovenia is in a situation where its dependence on Doncic has been maximized. He got off to a shaky start as he lost two consecutive group qualifiers.
However, Slovenia, which won three consecutive games due to Doncic's strong performance, even caught Italy in the round of 16 which was considered an underdog.
It was a game that showed how important the presence of a super ace was in the tournament.
Doncic exploded from the first quarter. He carried Slovenia's attack hard, exploding 22 points.
Doncic showed a good shooting sense on the day. He slammed the Italian defense with a three-point shot that included a unique hedge, a floater, and an open chance.
Doncic scored 25 points in the first half alone, half of his team's score. Slovenia finished the first half with a 50-40 and 10-point lead.
Slovenia, led by Doncic in the third quarter, widened the gap further. He ended the third quarter by borrowing a whopping 16-point lead.
However, Italy's counteroffensive was also formidable. Doncic, who led the attack from the first half, felt a physical burden, and Slovenia's attack was less efficient.
In the end, Italy chased down hard to a point. In this situation, Doncic finished the game by putting in a golden free throw.
Slovenia, which reached the quarterfinals, will face Germany, a strong favorite. Germany is a team led by ace Dennis Schröder and NBA Orlando Magic ace Franz Wagner.
The power itself is considered a step ahead of Slovenia.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
