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    Doncic's near triple-double keeps Slovenia unscathed

    OKINAWA (Japan) - Luka Doncic put on another show to power Slovenia to their second win in as many outings in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 by downing Georgia, Monday night.

    OKINAWA (Japan) - Luka Doncic put on a show once more to lead Slovenia past Georgia, 88-67, to stay unbeaten in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, Monday night at the Okinawa Arena.

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    The star guard finished with a game-high 34 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists in just under 32 minutes of action to lead his side to their second win in as many outings.

    Turning point: The Slovenians trailed by one after the opening period despite Doncic's 12-point effort but finally got going come the next frame, unloading 26 points to take a 45-33 lead at the half.

    They would stay in control from then on before breaking away in the final chapter, with Doncic's step-back triple pushing their lead to 22, 72-50, with about seven minutes left to play.

     

     

    TCL Player of the Game: Doncic shot 45 percent from the floor in his second straight 30-point outing and also had 3 steals en route to registering an efficiency rating of 36.

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    Bottomline: By improving to 2-0, Slovenia got closer to securing the Group F top seed. Their victory also means that Venezuela are now out of contention to advance to the Second Round.

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