High-Stakes Matchup in Piraeus
Luka Doncic and Slovenia’s Olympic dreams remain alive after a dominant win against New Zealand. Doncic’s triple-double (36 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists) propelled them to a 104-78 victory, securing a semifinal spot in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Slovenia vs. Greece: A Battle of NBA All-Stars
Standing in their way is Greece, led by fellow NBA All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo. The winner of this highly anticipated matchup on Saturday punches their ticket to the Sunday final and a coveted spot in the Paris Olympics. The loser is eliminated.
Other Semifinal Pairings
The remaining Olympic qualifying tournaments will also see exciting matchups on Saturday:
- Valencia, Spain: Finland vs. Spain & Bahamas vs. Lebanon
- Riga, Latvia: Brazil vs. Philippines & Cameroon vs. Latvia
- San Juan, Puerto Rico: Lithuania vs. Italy/Puerto Rico & Italy/Puerto Rico vs. Ivory Coast/Mexico (winner to be determined)
Finals on Sunday
Sunday’s finals across all four locations will determine the final four teams heading to the Paris Olympics.