It was Luka Doncic’s night, as he scored a triple-double. His stellar all-around performance helped propel Slovenia to a 86-69 win over Belgium in their EuroBasket opener. This win was Slovenia’s first win in the tournament, setting a historic presence in the competition. Doncic’s remarkable statistics included 26 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds, making his performance one of the most notable in EuroBasket history.
That’s why Doncic’s triple-double is supremely special. It was just the fourth such game ever recorded at EuroBasket since 1995, truly emphasizing his mind-boggling talent on that stage. His contributions were more than enough and critical for Slovenia’s historic first win. As to his impact on the match, he affected the game all over the place and helped decide the match in decisive fashion. The win serves as a huge morale boost for Slovenia. It puts them on the right foot as they work to make deeper runs in the tournament.
Down the road, Giannis Antetokounmpo carried Greece to a resounding 94-53 win against Georgia, scoring 27 points. Antetokounmpo added eight rebounds and four assists in the game. He chipped in two steals, confirming his status as the PNP’s favorite to lead Greece to glory. This convincing victory kept Greece at the top of Group C with six points.
Greece has started to make its run toward the round of 16 as the tournament unfolds. Their progress is contingent upon the outcome of Cyprus vs. Spain or Italy vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina. The top four teams in each group will advance to the knockout phase. This thrilling round promises to be, as it happens in Riga, Latvia, from September 6 – 14.
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