Luka Doncic Leads Slovenia EuroBasket Exit vs Germany

Luka Dončić led Slovenia with a historic performance in the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals, scoring a record-breaking 39 points along with 10 rebounds and seven assists, but Slovenia fell to Germany 99-91, ending their tournament run. Despite Slovenia leading for most of the game and Dončić’s consistent scoring—averaging 34.7 points per game throughout the competition—Germany rallied in the fourth quarter, highlighted by a crucial buzzer-beater and a 14-5 run to seal the victory. Germany, featuring NBA players like Franz Wagner and Dennis Schröder, showcased their depth by overcoming Slovenia’s challenge and advancing to the semifinals against Finland. Dončić was the only NBA player on Slovenia’s roster and carried much of the offensive load, while his teammates expressed frustration with refereeing decisions after the loss. The game underscored Dončić’s individual brilliance, as he also ranked highly in steals, assists, and rebounds during the tournament, but Slovenia’s lack of supporting NBA-level talent and key moments from Germany ultimately decided the outcome. Germany’s win demonstrated their status as one of the tournament favorites, continuing their strong EuroBasket campaign.