Luka Dončić Leads Slovenia to Victory at EuroBasket
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić once again proved his worth by scoring 42 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, leading Slovenia to a crucial victory over Italy with a score of 84-77 in the EuroBasket tournament. This triumph secures Slovenia a place in the quarterfinals, where they will face Germany, the current world champion. Slovenia’s dominance was evident from the start, with a 29-11 lead at the end of the first quarter. Dončić, in an impressive offensive display, had already reached 30 points by halftime, marking the fourth time in the tournament that he has surpassed this figure. Despite Italy’s effort, who attempted a comeback in the final quarter, getting within just one point of Slovenia, Dončić kept his cool and secured the victory with decisive free throws.Georgia Advances to Quarterfinals After Defeating France
Georgia made history by advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time, after a resounding 80-70 victory over France. The team celebrated with euphoria on the court, demonstrating the excitement of their fans.Georgia will face Finland in the next phase, a team that eliminated Serbia, led by Nikola Jokic. France, runner-up in 2022, failed to get past the quarter-finals. The French team struggled in the game, with only 6 out of 36 successful three-point attempts. Tornike Shengelia was key for Georgia, with 24 points and 8 rebounds, while Kamar Baldwin also scored 24 points.“Incredible. I am very happy, congratulations to my teammates, to everyone, to our fans in Georgia and here,” said Giorgi Shermadini, veteran of the Georgian team.
Giorgi Shermadini
Despite France’s reaction in the final minutes, their lack of accuracy from the three-point line cost them the game. France coach Frédéric Fauthoux lamented the absences of key players.“We never stop fighting, believing,” commented Shengelia.
Tornike Shengelia
