Luka Doncic scores 42 points as Slovenia eliminates Italy in last 16
The 7th quarterfinal ticket of the 2025 European Basketball Championship (EuroBasket 2025) went to Slovenia. Lakers star Luka Doncic scored 42 points, 22 of which came in the first quarter, as the Slovenians continued their streak of surprises. Doncic and friends defeated Italy 77-84 in a breathtaking game in the last moments and became Germany's opponent.
Italy and Slovenia faced each other in the last 16 round of the 2025 European Basketball Championship. The game was played in Riga, the capital of Latvia, with the Slovenians leading from start to finish and winning 84-77 to advance to the quarterfinals.
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ITALY WAS THE FAVORITE OF THE MATCH
Slovenia built a 29-11 lead in the first quarter, led by 22 points from Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic. Slovenia led 50-40 at halftime.
Italy came back from 16 points in the last quarter to cut the deficit to 1, but Slovenia played better in the last quarter and won the game. Luka Doncic finished the game with 42 points and 10 rebounds.
GALLİNARI LEAVES THE NATIONAL TEAM
Italy's 37-year-old star Danilo Gallinari played his last game in the national jersey.
Slovenia was paired with Germany in the quarterfinals.
