Luka Doncic stats: Slovenian superstar’s spirited show seals Eurobasket 2025 knockout round spot with win vs. Iceland (Sept. 2) (Sept. 2)

Slovenia v Belgium: Group D - FIBA EuroBasket 2025 - Source: Getty
Luka Doncic stats vs Iceland Sept. 2 [Picture Credit: Getty]

Luka Doncic-led Slovenia ensured qualification into the knockout rounds of EuroBasket 2025 after a hard-earned win against Iceland. Doncic and Slovenia faced Iceland in their fourth game of the group phase round in EuroBasket 2025. Although Slovenia has struggled to win games in the tournament, Doncic has been simply excellent on offense. He has been the scoring leader in the tournament.

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However, Doncic faced early struggles in the game. In his first 9 minutes on the floor, Doncic made only 2 of his 7 field goal attempts, including going 0 of 3 from the 3-point line. By halftime, Doncic had 9 points, shooting just 30.0% from the field, but Slovenia led Iceland 36-35.

Luka Doncic entered the third quarter with a different mindset. The Slovenian star scored the first three points for his team, drawing two consecutive fouls. Doncic scored a total of 10 points in the quarter, including two back-to-back 3-point shots, helping Slovenia take a 14-point lead by the end of the quarter.

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With Iceland having cut the lead to 8 points, Doncic has to sub in early. First things he did? Drained a step-back jumper to extend the lead to 10 points. Within a minute in he scored another 2 points with a dunk. Doncic scored 2 more points in the game, as Slovenia won a crucial game by 87-79.

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Doncic ended the game with a game-high 26 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 1 block in 32 minutes. However, he had a tough time in efficiency, making only 36.0% of his field goal attempts, including 20.0% from the 3-point line.

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Luka Doncic's stats

PlayerMINPTSFG2PT FG3PT FGFTREBASTPFTOSTLBLK+/-
Luka Doncic32268-223-62-108-11743131
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How had Luka Doncic performed in first three EuroBasket 2025 games?

Luka Doncic had simply been excellent for Slovenia in the first three games. The LA Lakers star opened his EuroBasket with a 30-point game against Poland. Despite the loss, Doncic put on a show on both ends of the floor. In the first loss, Doncic recorded 34 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 steals and 2 blocks.

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Doncic’s team's story didn’t change much in the second game. Slovenia faced a 103-96 loss to France, despite Doncic’s monster game. The LA Lakers star recorded 39 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 2 steals. While Doncic continued his offensive masterclass, his team was on the brink of elimination from the next round, unless they won in their next game.

Doncic and his team finally registered their first win in their third game. They defeated Belgium by 17 points behind a rare EuroBasket triple-double from Doncic. He has 26 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists and 3 steals in the game, bringing his overall scoring average to 31.2 points per game.

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Edited by Victor R. Lopez M.
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