NBA star Doncic indulges in basketball warm-up prior to premature World Championship withdrawal
In the ongoing EuroBasket 2025 tournament, two of the participating teams, Serbia and Slovenia, are facing their own set of challenges in Group D.
Last night, Serbia secured a hard-fought victory against hosts Latvia with a score of 84:80 (42:38) in Riga. Nikola Jokic, the Serbian centre, shone brightly, scoring an impressive 39 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in the match. However, the victory came after a tougher-than-expected contest, indicating that Serbia may have to work harder to maintain their perfect record in this tournament.
On the other hand, Slovenia suffered a second defeat in the tournament, losing to France 95:103 (54:47). Luka Doncic, the Slovenian star, put up a valiant effort, contributing 39 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists. Despite his impressive performance, Doncic appeared frustrated and physically drained after the loss. He also made a remarkable 19 successful free throws in the match.
Slovenia now needs to win two of their next three games in Group D to reach the finals in Riga. Their upcoming opponents are Belgium, Iceland, and Israel. The next challenge for Slovenia comes in the form of Italy in the Round of 16, scheduled for Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Meanwhile, Germany, another undefeated team in this EuroBasket, could potentially pose a threat to both Serbia and Slovenia. If both teams manage to win their preliminary groups, they could meet in the final. Germany has already secured three convincing wins in the tournament, but their upcoming opponents have yet to be announced.
Last year, Serbia demonstrated their prowess by defeating Germany in the Olympic bronze medal game. This past victory serves as a reminder of their potential in the tournament, but the road to the finals remains challenging for both Serbia and Slovenia.
The group phase matches in Poland have concluded, and the tension is building as the knockout stages approach. Fans are eagerly awaiting the results of the remaining group matches to see who will advance to the next round. Stay tuned for more updates on the EuroBasket 2025 tournament.
