Doncic, NBAb star, departs World Championships prematurely
In the ongoing EuroBasket tournament, Serbia continues to impress with their consistent performances. Nikola Jokic, the team's star player, contributed a impressive 39 points and 10 rebounds to secure Serbia's victory against Latvia in a tight 84-80 match.
The potential final showdown between Serbia and Germany is shaping up to be an exciting prospect. If both teams manage to win their preliminary groups, they could meet in the final round of the tournament, which will be held in Riga. The German national team, coached by Gordon Herbert, has also been performing well, securing three convincing wins so far.
Meanwhile, Luka Doncic and his Slovenian team are facing some challenges. Following a second consecutive loss, this time to France with a score of 95:103, Slovenia finds themselves in Group D. Doncic, personally contributing 39 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists in the match, seemed visibly frustrated and physically drained after the defeat.
Slovenia's remaining opponents in the tournament include Belgium, Iceland, and Israel. The team, despite the losses, is still considered a favourite to win against their upcoming opponents due to Doncic's skill. However, they need to win at least two of their next three games to advance to the final round in Riga.
It's worth noting that Svetislav Pesic continues to coach the Serbian team in EuroBasket, while the German team is led by Gordon Herbert. There is no indication that a German coach is leading Serbia in the tournament.
Last year, Serbia and Germany faced each other at the Olympics, with Serbia emerging victorious in the bronze medal game. As the EuroBasket tournament progresses, it will be interesting to see if this rivalry continues in Riga.
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