After shouldering a significant burden and playing through injuries to guide the Dallas Mavericks to the 2024 NBA Finals, Luka Doncic is now back on the court, this time representing Slovenia in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. In a standout performance, Doncic recorded a 36-point triple-double in Slovenia’s victory over New Zealand. However, during the post-game interview, his frustration over missing his final three-point attempt led him to use explicit language.
“Yes, I f*cked up. Oops, sorry. I’m tired, [and] I’m angry because I didn’t make the last three-pointer,” he admitted.
Despite this moment of frustration, Doncic’s performance was remarkable. He amassed 36 points, shooting 6/13 on two-pointers, 3/11 on three-pointers, and 15/18 from the free-throw line. Additionally, he contributed 11 rebounds and 10 assists in a crucial match for Slovenia, who needed to win by more than 11 points to stay in contention for the Olympic Qualifiers. They achieved this with a decisive 104-78 victory.
Looking ahead, Slovenia must secure victories in their next two games to clinch a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The upcoming match is particularly anticipated as it pits Doncic’s Slovenia against Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece. Given that the qualifiers are being held in Greece, Antetokounmpo will have the advantage of a supportive home crowd, making the contest even more intriguing.
After enduring a demanding season with the Dallas Mavericks and leading them to the 2024 NBA Finals despite injuries, Luka Doncic has returned to the court to represent Slovenia in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. In Slovenia’s triumph over New Zealand, Doncic delivered a stellar 36-point triple-double performance. However, his frustration over missing a late three-point shot led to an expletive during the post-game interview.
“Yes, I f*cked up. Oops, sorry. I’m tired, [and] I’m angry because I didn’t make the last three-pointer,” he said candidly.
Doncic’s performance was nothing short of extraordinary. He scored 36 points with shooting splits of 6/13 on two-pointers, 3/11 on three-pointers, and 15/18 from the free-throw line. He also grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out 10 assists in a critical game for Slovenia, who needed a win margin of over 11 points to stay in the Olympic Qualifiers race. They succeeded with a commanding 104-78 win.
Slovenia now faces the challenge of winning their next two games to secure a place at Paris 2024. The upcoming match against Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece is highly anticipated. The qualifiers are hosted in Greece, which means Antetokounmpo will have the fervent support of his home crowd, adding to the excitement of the encounter.
