EuroBasket: Doncic Scores 34 but Slovenia Falls to Poland; Lloyd Hits 7 of 8 Threes for 32 Points

On August 29th Beijing time, Slovenia was defeated by Poland 95-105 in the EuroBasket Group D match. Doncic recorded 34 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 steals, and 2 blocks, shooting 7 of 14 overall, 3 of 9 from beyond the arc, and 17 of 18 from the free-throw line, filling the stat sheet. He also got a technical foul for complaining during the match. Poland outperformed as a team, with Lloyd hitting 7 of 8 three-pointers and scoring 32 points, and Ponitka adding 23 points and 7 rebounds. Slovenia trailed by as much as 15 points and ultimately lost, failing to avenge their previous EuroBasket elimination by Poland.

Statistics

Slovenia: Doncic 34 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 steals, 2 blocks; Murić 17 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Hrovat 15 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Prepelič 8 points; Omić 7 points, 10 rebounds

Poland: Lloyd 32 points, 7 three-pointers; Ponitka 23 points, 7 rebounds; Pluta 15 points, 3 assists; Roman 11 points, 6 rebounds; Anio 8 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists

Player of the Game: Lloyd

Poland’s Lloyd had an outstanding performance, scoring 32 points and making 7 of 8 three-point attempts, leading his team to victory over Doncic-led Slovenia.

Game Highlights

Jeanie Buss and Pelinka watched Doncic’s game courtside.

Match Recap

In the first quarter, Doncic scored on a steal, while Ponitka and Hrovat exchanged three-pointers. Lloyd also hit a three, with Ponitka and Pluta scoring mid-range shots, giving Poland a 5-point lead. Doncic nailed a three and followed with a Euro-step layup. Lloyd kept hot from outside. Nikolic completed a 2+1 play, Ponitka scored on a fast break, and Raczynski hit a buzzer-beater. After the first quarter, Poland led Slovenia 29-25.

In the second quarter, Murić hit a three, and Omić scored inside to tie the game. Ponitka made a put-back, Lloyd hit another three, and Poland went on a 7-0 run. Hrovat and Lloyd traded threes, while Prepelič and Doncic also connected from beyond the arc. Raczynski hit another buzzer-beater. At halftime, Poland led narrowly 47-46 over Slovenia.

After the break, Anio hit a three, and Pluta scored 5 consecutive points. Doncic lost his temper and received a technical foul. Slovenia’s bench was also assessed a technical foul. Poland made 4 consecutive free throws to extend the lead to 13 points. Doncic then started scoring, finishing a layup and a 2+1 play, while Pluta hit another three. Prepelič made back-to-back threes, and Pluta capped the quarter with a buzzer-beating three. After the third quarter, Poland led Slovenia 80-69.

In the final quarter, Murić scored on a layup, and Prepelič made a mid-range jumper, but Slovenia still trailed by 7. Ponitka hit a three, and Doncic responded with one of his own. Lloyd and Ponitka continued scoring to maintain a double-digit lead. Hrovat converted a 2+1, and Lloyd made consecutive threes. In the end, Poland defeated Slovenia.

Starting Lineups

Slovenia: Doncic, Hrovat, Omić, Prepelič, Radovič

Poland: Lloyd, Ponitka, Anio, Pluta, Roman