Buddy Hield led the Bahamas to a critical victory over Finland in the Olympic qualifiers, putting them closer to the Paris Olympics, while Luka Doncic and Slovenia faced a tough loss against Croatia, complicating their path to the Olympics. The Bahamas, with Hield scoring 24 points, closed the game with a 44-21 run, erasing a 12-point deficit, positioning them well for Olympic qualification. On the other hand, despite Doncic's impressive performance with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, Slovenia suffered a significant defeat to Croatia. Croatia's win over Slovenia and the upcoming matches against New Zealand will determine their advancement to the semifinals. Both teams face crucial games to secure their spots in the Olympic tournament.