Luka Doncic arrived at EuroBasket 2025 with the weight of expectations on his shoulders, and from the opening tip-off against Poland, he made it clear he wasn’t here to disappoint. Driving to the basket, orchestrating Slovenia’s offense, and drawing fouls with surgical precision, he controlled the tempo of the game like a seasoned veteran. Fans and analysts alike were leaning in, sensing that a historic night could be unfolding.

Even amid the intensity, the game hinted at a larger story: Slovenia’s reliance on Doncic alone might not be enough to secure victory, as demonstrated by the results today. While he commanded the floor, the team’s depth, defensive cohesion, and ability to contain Poland’s sharpshooters were all under the microscope. How Slovenia responds in the coming matches coul

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