Luka Doncic shines in World Cup debut with Slovenia
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Luka Doncic previews international battle with former Real Madrid teammate Walter Tavares
“It is going to be special to play against him”
#FIBAWC #WinforAll
eurohoops.net/en/fibawc/1544… – 12:07 PM
Luka Doncic previews international battle with former Real Madrid teammate Walter Tavares
“It is going to be special to play against him”
#FIBAWC #WinforAll
eurohoops.net/en/fibawc/1544… – 12:07 PM
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Luka Doncic extends with Jordan Brand through 2029 sportando.basketball/en/luka-doncic… – 11:39 AM
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Slight work for Luka vs Venezuela 😏
– 37 PTS
– 7 REB
– 6 AST
– 11/18 FG
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/eNswRznnx2 – 11:32 AM
Slight work for Luka vs Venezuela 😏
– 37 PTS
– 7 REB
– 6 AST
– 11/18 FG
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/eNswRznnx2 – 11:32 AM
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Luka Doncic made his FIBA Basketball World Cup debut 🇸🇮🫡
Long-time Slovenia’s national team forward Mike Tobey talked about how Doncic is coping with his new captain duties 👀
basketnews.com/news-193736-to… – 11:03 AM
Luka Doncic made his FIBA Basketball World Cup debut 🇸🇮🫡
Long-time Slovenia’s national team forward Mike Tobey talked about how Doncic is coping with his new captain duties 👀
basketnews.com/news-193736-to… – 11:03 AM
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Your garden variety 37 (26 in 1st half) 7-6 for Luka as Slovenia opens with a 100-85 win over Venezuela. 11-18 FG, maybe more importantly 13-16 FT – 9:32 AM
Your garden variety 37 (26 in 1st half) 7-6 for Luka as Slovenia opens with a 100-85 win over Venezuela. 11-18 FG, maybe more importantly 13-16 FT – 9:32 AM
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Luka Doncic is off to a brilliant start in the #FIBAWC
Slovenia takes down Venezuela #WinforAll
eurohoops.net/en/fibawc/1544… – 9:31 AM
Luka Doncic is off to a brilliant start in the #FIBAWC
Slovenia takes down Venezuela #WinforAll
eurohoops.net/en/fibawc/1544… – 9:31 AM
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Luka balled out in Slovenia’s FIBA opener vs. Venezuela 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/WwuG4MCzS7 – 9:30 AM
Luka balled out in Slovenia’s FIBA opener vs. Venezuela 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/WwuG4MCzS7 – 9:30 AM
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Luka Doncic makes a roaring statement in his first game of the 2023 World Cup 🇸🇮🔥
37 PTS
7 REB
6 AST
9/10 2 PT
11/18 FG
39 EFF
Victory against Venezuela
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/XQnkycG5Ol – 9:25 AM
Luka Doncic makes a roaring statement in his first game of the 2023 World Cup 🇸🇮🔥
37 PTS
7 REB
6 AST
9/10 2 PT
11/18 FG
39 EFF
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#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/XQnkycG5Ol – 9:25 AM
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Luka Doncic today:
37 PTS
7 REB
6 AST
2 STL
11-18 FG
Hot start. pic.twitter.com/aY3NRTZPoC – 9:23 AM
Luka Doncic today:
37 PTS
7 REB
6 AST
2 STL
11-18 FG
Hot start. pic.twitter.com/aY3NRTZPoC – 9:23 AM
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No-look assists are becoming a casual thing for Luka Doncic 🫣🪄
#FIBAWC #WinForAll
pic.twitter.com/BOJMi5x1Js – 9:12 AM
No-look assists are becoming a casual thing for Luka Doncic 🫣🪄
#FIBAWC #WinForAll
pic.twitter.com/BOJMi5x1Js – 9:12 AM
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WHAT TIME IS IT? LUKA TIME 🪄
#FIBAWC #WinForSlovenia
pic.twitter.com/eJjFF0qk41 – 7:59 AM
WHAT TIME IS IT? LUKA TIME 🪄
#FIBAWC #WinForSlovenia
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2⃣ years ago, Luka Doncic was one rebound short from a triple-double versus 🇻🇪 Venezuela in FIBA OQT.
Will we be the witnesses of the first World Cup triple-double in this tournament? 👀📊
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/tTjeGhFiO8 – 3:26 AM
2⃣ years ago, Luka Doncic was one rebound short from a triple-double versus 🇻🇪 Venezuela in FIBA OQT.
Will we be the witnesses of the first World Cup triple-double in this tournament? 👀📊
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/tTjeGhFiO8 – 3:26 AM
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Most PPG in playoff wins (minimum 10 games):
34.4 — Allen Iverson
34.3 — Michael Jordan
32.5 — Luka Doncic
31.5 — Trae Young pic.twitter.com/4Xip7t10Wj – 5:12 PM
Most PPG in playoff wins (minimum 10 games):
34.4 — Allen Iverson
34.3 — Michael Jordan
32.5 — Luka Doncic
31.5 — Trae Young pic.twitter.com/4Xip7t10Wj – 5:12 PM
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Most PPG in playoff losses (minimum 10 games):
33.4 — Michael Jordan
32.5 — Luka Doncic
29.7 — Allen Iverson
29.4 — Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/evG55Y3lMA – 2:21 PM
Most PPG in playoff losses (minimum 10 games):
33.4 — Michael Jordan
32.5 — Luka Doncic
29.7 — Allen Iverson
29.4 — Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/evG55Y3lMA – 2:21 PM
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Matt Williams: Luka Doncic had 37 points today against Venezuela in the FIBA World Cup. That is the most points in a FIBA World Cup game since Yanick Moreira for Angola in 2014 vs Australia (had 38). Doncic shot 9-10 in the paint as well. -via Twitter @StatsWilliams / August 26, 2023
Doncic, 24, led the national team of his country to the win against Venezuela on Gameday 1 of Group F. Up next is Georgia on Monday. Wrapping up the first round, his side will face Cape Verde, headed by his former Real Madrid teammate Walter Tavares. “We spent a lot of time together when I was in Madrid. Great guy and amazing player,” he referred to Tavares in the postgame press conference following his 37-point effort against Venezuela Saturday, “I think he is the most impactful player in EuroLeague.” -via EuroHoops.net / August 26, 2023
Luka Doncic got it going from the very start, ending the first half with 24 points and 4 assists, which allowed Slovenia to have a 5-point lead and eventually take over the game after halftime. “We knew it will be a very difficult game,” Doncic said in the post-game conference. “We played against Venezuela two years ago. They are a very physical team and can shoot the ball very well. It wasn’t an easy game, and we had to fight until the end, but we got the win.” -via BasketNews / August 26, 2023