The round 16 game between Slovenia and Italy had tense moments, but Luka Doncic ensured his team wouldn’t bow out early in EuroBasket 2025. Slovenia built a ten-point lead at halftime, with Doncic lighting up the scoreboard with 30 first-half points. However, Italy found its footing in the second half and made things interesting before bowing out of the tournament. Doncic finished the game with 42 points, and Italy rightfully praised him after his otherworldly performance.

Now that Slovenia has reached the quarterfinals, they will face Germany, the 2023 FIBA World Cup champion. Led by Dennis Schroder and Franz Wagner, Germany hasn’t dropped a game yet in this tournament. They are the favorites to win it all, especially after another contender, Serbia, collapsed at the hands of Finland.

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