Slovenia in Olympic qualifying

Luka Doncic led Slovenia to a 104-78 victory over New Zealand, securing a spot in the Olympic qualifying tournament semifinals. The Philippines also advanced unexpectedly despite a loss, causing travel rearrangements. Jones Jr. chose to sign with the Clippers over Dallas for a slightly better deal. The FIBA Olympic Qualifiers feature intense matchups with teams like Greece, Slovenia, and the Philippines vying for spots in the Paris Olympics. Doncic's impressive performance after a loss helped Slovenia rebound and secure a semifinal berth in the tournament.