FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Quarterfinal Recap…
In a quarterfinal matchup that felt as intense as trying to eat soup with a fork, Luka Doncic and Slovenia went toe-to-toe with Germany at FIBA EuroBasket 2025. Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, dazzled with 39 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, yet it wasn’t enough to prevent a 99-91 loss. Despite having to tread on eggshells due to foul trouble, Doncic and Slovenia led at the end of the third quarter, thanks to a half-court buzzer-beater by Germany’s Tristan de Silva. Alas, Slovenia’s offense evaporated faster than a snowman in a sauna during the fourth quarter, leading to their exit from the tournament.
Germany, wearing sneakers faster than lightning bolts, surged ahead with strong performances from Franz Wagner, Dennis Schroeder, and Daniel Theis. Wagner led the German squad with 23 points and seven rebounds, while Schroeder and Theis chipped in with 20 points and 15 points respectively. Slovenia’s Klemen Prepelic and Gregor Hrovat gave valiant efforts, but it was like bringing a spoon to a sword fight against the German attack. Despite Slovenia’s early setbacks in the tournament, their journey was impressive, even if it ended on a bumpy note. Germany will now clash with Finland in the semifinals, while Luka returns to Los Angeles, where he might consider moonlighting as a magician after his playoff wizardry.
