Luka Doncic erupted for 39 factors, however Slovenia fell to France, 103-95, within the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket on Saturday in Poland.
Slovenia held a 54-47 lead at halftime, however the French squad surged within the second half, taking a 60–59 lead previous the halfway mark of the third quarter earlier than closing the interval trailing, 70–68.
France then opened the ultimate body with an 8–2 run, however Donci stopped the momentum, trimming the deficit to 76–74. Sylvain Francisco then drilled a three-pointer to increase France’s lead, however Alen Omic and Edo Moric tied the sport at 79. Alexandre Sarr put France at 81 earlier than Doncic’s free throws tied the sport anew at 81 with 5:44 remaining.
Francisco answered with two extra free throws to reclaim the lead for France, however Doncic once more tied it at 83 after being fouled by Sarr.
France then mounted one other 8–0 run to create separation earlier than Edo Muric hit a triple to provide Slovenia a glimmer of hope getting into the ultimate two minutes.
Francisco’s free throws off an Alen Omi? foul gave France a 93–86 lead with 1:31 left. Moments later, Elie Okobo nailed a three-pointer following a break up on the line by Slovenia’s Klemen Prepeli?, pushing France forward 96–87 with below a minute remaining.
Doncic led a late rally, bringing Slovenia inside seven, 99–92 with 39 seconds left, however Francisco’s late free throws and a remaining basket sealed the win for France.
Francisco completed with 32 factors to guide France, whereas Okobo added 14, as they improved to 2–0 in Group D.
Regardless of Doncic’s 39-point outing, together with 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and two steals, Slovenia stays winless at 0–2, having additionally misplaced its opener to Poland, 105–95.
—JKC, GMA Built-in Information
