The Shocking Result

In a massive upset, Slovenia, led by NBA superstar Luka Doncic, suffered a decisive defeat in the Basketball European Championship. The Slovenes lost to secret favorite Poland with a final score of 95:10 (46:47).

This time was also enough 34 points and nine assists from Doncic who plays in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers. He converted 17 of 18 free throws.

Despite Doncic’s impressive performance, the Slovenes, who won the European Championship in 2017, struggled as a team. They are considered weaker than in previous years, with France as the group favorite after defeating Belgium 92:64.

Spain Falters in Opening Game

It wasn’t just Slovenia feeling the heat. The defending champion Spain also suffered a loss in their opening game. The Spanish team struggled against Georgia, losing 69:83.

Santi Aldama managed only 12 points and hit only a third of his field goal attempts.