FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Round 16 Details…
Before FIBA EuroBasket 2025 hit full throttle, LA Lakers star Luka Doncic pledged to lead Slovenia to a medal. Despite a bumpy start with losses to Poland and France, a twist more unexpected than a cat in a dog show, Slovenia turned the tide. Thanks to Luka ‘the magician’ Doncic, leading in points, steals, and right up there in assists, Slovenia scored victories over Belgium, Iceland, and Israel. Freshly minted for the round of 16, Luka and Slovenia are set to face Italy, a showdown not seen in group play, on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 8:30 a.m. PT in Latvia.
Italy, having tangoed past Georgia, Bosnia, Spain, and Cyprus, only stumbled against Giannis and Greece. Simone Fontecchio of Miami Heat fame leads Italy, while others hop in like backup dancers at a pop concert. Whoever wins between Slovenia and Italy marches to the quarterfinals, dreaming of the crown Spain couldn’t claim this season. Games are streamed through FIBA’s Courtside 1891 and DAZN, because what’s thrilling basketball without a plot twist requiring a subscription? Luka’s triple-double magic made the coach cheer louder than a mariachi band at a silent dinner—a tidbit highlighting not just stats, but the brilliant finesse of Luka’s gameplay.
