Tag: Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic says gold medal would be more meaningful than NBA title

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Luka Doncic has his priorities straight when it comes to success with the national team or in the NBA By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net Luka Doncic has already experienced huge success whether it’s with the clubs, the national team, or the individual level. He’s won most of the things despite being just 22 years old and perhaps the only thing that’s missing in his trophy case is an NBA championship and an MVP award while chasing it. However, if he had to choose, Doncic, who has already won the 2017 EuroBasket…

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Olympic Qualifying Tournament Recap: Luka and Mike Tobey lead Slovenia into next round

Brandon King

Luka Doncic and Mike Tobey had everything covered for Slovenia as they join the list of Olympic Qualifying Tournaments finalists By Eurohoops team from Eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net The Olympic Qualifying Tournaments have reached the knockout stage and the semifinals across the four locations have been playing out as the teams try to get one step closer to the Tokyo ticket. Olympic Qualifying Tournament – Kaunas, Lithuania Slovenia – Venezuela 98-70 Slovenia continued strongly in the tournament led by the NBA-EuroLeague guard-center duo of Luka Doncic and Mike Tobey. Doncic was in full control,…

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Doncic posts double-double as Slovenia steamrolls Poland 112-77

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Luka Doncic powered Slovenia to yet another win to top Group B in the Kaunas Qualifying Tournament By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Luka Doncic and the Slovenian national team are making the most out of their time in Kaunas. While both Poland and Angola aren’t considered traditional powers in the basketball world, combining a total of 230 points in just two days is impressive. Doncic stepped up for Aleksandar Sekulic’s selection with a double-double of 18 points, 10 assists along with 6 rebounds in 21 minutes in a 112-77 win over…

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Is playing with Luka Doncic difficult?

Brandon King

The next step in the evolution of the Dallas Mavericks has been a subject of discussion in NBA circles from basketball people and fans themselves. With a young player and bonfide stud in Luka Doncic and solid complimentary players such as Tim Hardaway Jr and even the disgruntled Kristaps Porzingis( when he can remain healthy), the Mavericks would seem to be poised to be contenders for years to come. However could some discourse be brewing in Dallas? Perhaps there was a reason to Porzingis’ reported unhappiness with the team. Below…

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Slovenia team announces Olympic qualifying roster

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The Slovenian national team announced their roster for the upcoming Olympic Qualifier tournament in Lithuania. By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net The final roster of the Slovenian national team was announced today and it didn’t include surprises. Luka Doncic will have the hard task to lead his team to the Tokyo Olympics on the home court of Lithuania which is hosting one of the four qualifying tournaments. The rest of the Slovenian national team includes the following players: Aleksej Nikolić, Luka Rupnik, Jaka Blažič, Klemen Prepelič, Zoran Dragić (guards), Gregor Hrovat, Vlatko Čančar, Edo Murić,…

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Slovenia defeats Croatia in Doncic’s return to national team

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By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net Several preparation games are underway ahead of the Olympic Qualifying Tournaments in late June, with Europe being at the epicenter. Many different tournaments tipped off Friday, with Luka Doncic’s return to action with the Slovenian national team highlighting all action. Slovenia – Croatia 97-88 The Slovenian team was on a roll, as Klemen Prepelic made it rain from the three-point line to end the game with 31 points (6-8 3pt) and Mike Tobey produced 26 points and 11 rebounds for Aleksander Sekulic’s squad. Another return, this time…

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Luka Doncic now practicing with the Slovenian national team

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Photo: Slovenian Basketball Federation From Antonis Stroggylakis of eurohoops.net / AStroggylakis@eurohoops.net Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic had his first practice with the Slovenian national team Tuesday (15/6) ahead of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament that will be held in Kaunas, Lithuania from June 29 to July 4. Doncic and Slovenia will be facing Croatia this Wednesday and Friday in their first preparation games for the Olympic Qualifiers. The Slovenian squad is already at the Croatian city of Rijeka where the first of these two games will be played and then will return to Ljubljana…

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August 17, 2020 NBA Playoff Recap

Brandon King

Who Got it Done Donovan Mitchell and Luka Doncic, who made his playoff debut, both had huge games in losing efforts. Mitchell’s 57 points were not enough to push the Jazz past the Nuggets, while Luka introduced himself to the playoff world with 42 points against the Clippers. pts rbs ast Donovan MitchellUTA @ DEN 57 9 7   13-13 ft Fred VanVleetTOR vs. BRK 30 2 11   8-10 3-pt Jamal MurrayDEN vs. UTA 36 5 9   6-9 3-pt Luka DončićDAL @ LAC 42 7 9   14-15 ft Jayson TatumBOS vs.…

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