May the fans of the player, the Mavericks and Slovenia, Luka Doncic be well! After treating his thigh, which he described as an “old injury”, the Slovenian leader resumed his good habits by dissecting the defense of Japan with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists in 28 minutes. For its last friendly match, Slovenia wins 103-68, and ends its preparation with a record of 3 wins and 4 losses.
Alongside Doncic, Jaka Blazic added 18 points and Mike Tobey signed a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
On the Japanese side, already struggling against France, Yudai Baba scored 13 points and Josh Hawkinson compiled 12 points and 12 rebounds.
The two formations could meet again during the second phase of the World Cup, since the first two of groups E and F will meet at the end of the group stages. Placed in group F, Slovenia should not encounter too many problems to get out of it, since Doncic and his teammates will face Cape Verde, Georgia and Venezuela. It will be more complicated for Japan, placed in group E, with Australia, Germany and Finland!
