Luka Doncic poured 42 points and Slovenia managed to hold off Italy to advance to the quarterfinals of EuroBasket 2025.
Slovenia booked its place in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals after overcoming Italy, 84-77, in their Round of 16 clash on September 8 (PH time).
Luka Doncic delivered another masterclass, piling up 42 points along with 10 rebounds and three steals to power Slovenia, which built a lead as big as 19 before holding off Italy’s late rally in the fourth quarter.
Klemen Prepelic was the only other Slovenian in double figures with 11 points, while Simone Fontecchio kept Italy competitive with 22 markers in the losing effort.
With Doncic leading the charge, Slovenia moves one step closer to another deep EuroBasket run.
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