88-72: Doncic shoots down belligerent Belgium

Slovenian team led again by superlative Luka Doncic (35 points), putting an end to Belgian resistance (88-72). european With her star pace she faced the reigning champ who qualified for the next tie.

The game was more even than expected, when the Dallas player-led team decided last quarter Mavericks He completed a 25-12 run.

as i am still colognelast Wednesday he displayed 47 points against FranceLjubljana talent debuted Berlin 11 points, 9 of which are thanks to three consecutive triples in the first quarter.

Belgium He wasn’t intimidated and knew his limits in the paint, so he worked against the flashes of Dallas Mavericks players, maneuvered the ball, sought quick baskets, scored from the perimeter, and finished the first 10 minutes. Recorded five triples (24-19).

In act two, Belgian coach Dario’s game plan Djerjaunchanged: defend with quick transitions and find offensive options.

When Doncic Resting on the bench, the Slovenian side chained a 6-0 run (37-27, 16′) and enjoyed a 10-point lead that quickly faded after Emmanuel’s perimeter success. Lecomte and Pierre Antoine gilet.

A match that used to look calm for the current champion Europe, arrived in a draw at half-time (44-41). Yes, Doncic was still the star, monopolizing the ball for most of the team’s possessions and closing out the first half with 16 points in 14:25.

In the third act, the monologue of Doncic, complaining to the referee something did not stop. From the penetration and free-throw line, he scored 12 of his 19 points. Slovenia in a third quarter that ended with a minimal advantage for the champions of Europe (63-60) and struggled to match the dynamic and fierce basketball of the Belgians.

Early in the final quarter, the Belgians were able to take the lead for the first time in the match (63-64, 31 minutes). Dallas Mavericks lead with Klemen after timeout Preperic19-1 partial Slovenian response (82-65, min 37).

After adding a win with a somewhat misleading score, Doncic He is already waiting for his rival in the quarterfinals. Ukraine Also PolandPlaying this Sunday could be the next victim of the Slovenian genius.