MIES (Switzerland) - The FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments 2024 continue to pick up steam with standout performances across globe.
It seems the only way for Luka Doncic not to be among the Top Performers is if Slovenia isn't playing. The superstar has turned the ultra-rare into the ultra-common. He's on an unreal streak of three consecutive triple-doubles, dating back to the OQT 2021 Final in Kaunas. His latest: 36 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.
New Zealand could not resist Luka's magic, but Shea Ili can sleep knowing he gave it his all. He scored 28 points on 7-of-12 shooting, 11-of-15 from the charity stripe, grabbed 10 rebounds, dished out 4 assists, and achieved an impressive efficiency rating of 34.
Philippines reaching the Semi-Finals has a lot to do with this man. Justin Brownlee was, once again, spectacular. He scored 26 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and dished out 9 assists after posting 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists the day before. Twice, he has been awarded the TCL Player of the Game award — a no-brainer each time.
Alexander Mamukelashvili was a beast in the paint for Georgia. He scored 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting, including 5 threes, grabbed 7 rebounds, and added 3 assists and 3 steals. With an efficiency rating of 35, he did as much damage as possible during his 38 minutes on the court. In the end, his team came up short to obtain the qualification, but what a game!
Mexico's trusted veteran Paul Stoll put together an impressive 23-point, 11-assist double-double in a do-or-die matchup against Côte d'Ivoire to guide the North Americans to the Semi-Finals of the tournament in San Juan. Aging like fine wine, the 38-year-old playmaker barely took a breather, playing a total of 38 minutes en route to a game-high efficiency of 30.
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