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Luka Doncic goes off for 47 points, second-highest scoring performance in Eurobasket history

Tim MacMahon: Luka Doncic carries Slovenia to an 88-82 win over France to clinch Group B’s top seed. His 47 points are the second most in EuroBasket history. Source: Twitter @espn_macmahon What’s the buzz on Twitter? NBA on ESPN @ ESPNNBA LUKA MAKES …

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#EuroBasket | @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/hk4sEU2qhv – 1:27 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Zoran Dragic after Luka Doncic’s 47 points in Slovenia’s win: “He is our Wonder Boy and I am happy that he is Slovenian.” – 1:27 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Slovenia beats France 88-82 at the Eurobasket.
Luka Doncic: 47 points (second-best mark ever in the tournament)
Rest of the team: 41 points
He. Outscored. His. Teammates. – 1:27 PM
Clint Capela @CapelaClint
47pts just like that against France huh! With the dub too.. Luka went crazy fr🤦🏾‍♂️👏🏾 – 1:24 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Luka Doncic was a beast — again — today as he scored a whopping 47 pts on just 23 shots to lead Slovenia to an 88-82 win over France in the EuroBasket tournament. This dude is off the chain! But you already knew that. – 1:18 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic didn’t stop to talk in the mixed zone, but he gave a quick nod when I asked how his head is doing. – 1:15 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic with the final flex and toss. What a freaking game. pic.twitter.com/AqZwa1wNTV – 1:14 PM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
I can’t believe I get to broadcast this guy’s games. #Luka – 1:13 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Carchia
Luka Doncic in win vs France 88-82:
47 points
FG 15/23
2PTS 9/12
3PTS 6/11
FT 11/12
REB 7
AST 5 – 1:13 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
#Bulls guard Goran Dragic had 2 steals and layups in final 1:20 as Slovenia beat France 88-82 to wrap up pool play in the Euro championships. Dragic scored 14 points, Luka Doncic had 47 – 1:12 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Slovenia wins and clinches first place in group play. Doncic finishes with 47 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in 38 minutes. – 1:10 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Luka Doncic finished with 47 points against France at EuroBasket.
That is the 2nd-most in a game at EuroBasket all-time, trailing only Eddy Terrace, who had 63 vs Albania in 1957. – 1:10 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic puts up 2nd-highest scoring performance in #EuroBasket history 🔥
🇧🇪 Eddy Terrace 63 (1957)
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic 47 (2022)
🇬🇷 Nikos Galis 46 (1983) pic.twitter.com/fM4Wb4ug5u – 1:10 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic carries Slovenia to an 88-82 win over France to clinch Group B’s top seed. His 47 points are the second most in EuroBasket history. – 1:10 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Luka Doncic in Slovenia’s 82-88 win against France:
47 points
15/23 FG
5/8 3FG
11/12 FT
7 rebounds
5 assists
1 steal
47 efficiency
38 minutes
Second highest scoring performance in EuroBasket history.
No. 1 seed in Group B locked. – 1:10 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Luka Doncic has recorded the second-highest scoring performance in EuroBasket history with 47 points. – 1:04 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
During a tournament when he’s shot free throws in subpar fashion, Luka is 9-of-10 today against France. – 1:03 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
What a game. Thanks to Doncic for opening North Texas’ eyes to the wonders of EuroBasket. – 1:01 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
It’s 80-70 Slovenia with under 5 minutes to go. Luka has a routine 45. – 12:55 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
EuroBasket All-Time Top 3 highest scoring performances:
🇧🇪Eddy Terrace 63 (1957)
🇬🇷Nikos Galis 46 (1983)
🇸🇮Luka Doncic 45 (2022)
And we’re still with 5:27 to play in the fourth quarter. – 12:54 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Some of the shots Luka Doncic has hit over Rudy Gobert today have been hilarious – 12:54 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic just his a stepback three over Rudy Gobert to extend Slovenia’s lead to double-digits, and you better believe he enjoyed that.
He’s up to 45 points in 33 minutes on the second night of a back to back. – 12:53 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
getting ready to see tjarks shortly
excited to tell him about this entry in the luka legend – 12:53 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Luka my god. – 12:53 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
LUKA DONCIC HAS 45 POINTS IN A EUROBASKET GAME.
AGAINST RUDY GOBERT AND FRANCE. – 12:53 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic was being nice yesterday than we asked him about the #EuroBasket single-game point 😁 pic.twitter.com/vNBRJ3kcG8 – 12:51 PM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka now up to 42 points and Slovenia is up 74-67 on France with 6:28 to play. Expect the French to make at least one more big push. – 12:51 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Luka Doncic sets the EuroBasket 2022 single-game points record (42) with 7:17 to play vs. France.
Only 8 players ever scored more points. The all-time high belongs to Eddy Terrace (63, 1957). – 12:50 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Luka Doncic after Giannis scored 41 points last night: “Giannis will score the most points in a EuroBasket game.”
Luka Doncic tonight against France: 42 points and counting… – 12:49 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic now has more points (42) than 🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo (41) yesterday 😱 #EuroBasket – 12:49 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Just noticed Luka Doncic has two of his left fingers taped together now. Get this man some vitamins and a good night’s sleep after this game. – 12:48 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Slovenia and France tied at 64 after 3. Doncic 37-5-4. 12-18 FG. Rest of the team is 9-27. Gobert 15-6 (8 in 3rd) for France. – 12:43 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic has 37 points after three quarters vs. France, the most ever by a Slovenian in a EuroBasket game. Previous record: Doncic’s 36 in yesterday’s win over Germany.
Tied, 64-64. Might wanna dial up @ESPNPlus for the finish. – 12:41 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Back-to-back #EuroBasket games scoring at least 3️⃣6️⃣ points for 🇸🇮 Luka Doncic 🤯 – 12:38 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic is up to 35 points in 26 minutes of court time. Tough to score 40 in a 40-minute international game, but he’s on the cusp of doing that. – 12:35 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
A third quarter that is taking longer than the NBA playoffs shows Slovenia up 56-52. Luka with a smooth 33 points. He’s had blood drawn twice now, missing the last few seconds with a bleeding hand. – 12:33 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
It’s like watching Pete Maravich at LSU. #Luka – 12:30 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic keeps grabbing his left hand/wrist. – 12:29 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
This game is just too easy for Luka. – 12:28 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
France just played Luka Doncic in transition like he was a tight end making a sideline grab and a French linebacker wanted to knock the pass loose.
On the second night of a back to back, too. Oooof. – 12:27 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
FIBA doesn’t do in-game injury updates, but commentators said Luka Doncic got a couple of stitches in his head during halftime.
That’s particularly badass. – 12:19 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic just returned to the Lanxess Arena court to a big ovation, a few minutes after Slovenia started second-half warm-ups.
Looks like he and his no-longer-bloody head are getting ready to play Q3.
dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:17 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Slovenia 44-40 at half. Truly extraordinary half from Doncic playing without his favorite P&R partner (Tobey) and with G Dragic unable to hit anything. A 27-4-4 half (8-12 FG 5-8 3pt 6-7 FT). Evan Fournier & former PHX guard Elie Okobo w/8 for France. – 12:06 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka spent the last 40 seconds of the half in the locker room after getting knocked on the head. Still, Slovenia up 44-40 over France at halftime. Luka expected back in the second half, at least, according to announcing team. – 12:04 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Luka Doncic in the first half against France:
27 points
8/12 FG
5/8 3FG
4 rebounds
4 assists
Unreal. – 12:02 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic took an elbow/arm to his head, got up and walked down the court, lay back down while bleeding, and helped off by Slovenia’s staff.
Teammates shouting at officials on his behalf.
That’s the first time Luka’s come out of the game, 38.6 seconds before half. – 12:01 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic is finally subbing out with 38.6 seconds left. He took an elbow to the head, walked down the floor during the review and then laid down flat on his back. After trainers checked him out, Doncic headed to the locker room. – 12:01 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka just took a conk on the head and hit the deck. Didn’t seem like anything intentional. Still, a painful reminder that it’s physical in EuroBasket. Minute before halftime and Slovenia is up 42-40. – 12:00 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Doncic took an elbow to the top of the head and nos has blood spilling down his face. He seems ok, but he’s getting checked out. – 11:59 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic got a technical foul during the timeout. Slovenia’s coach walked him away from the refs, but Doncic still turned around on his way to the bench, nodding and shouting.
Surprised it took this long tbh – 11:58 AM
Nicolas Batum @nicolas88batum
Chill Luka 😅🤦🏽‍♂️ – 11:53 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic is up to 27 points on 8-12 FG with 3:33 to go in the half against France. He has yet to rest. It’s the fifth game in seven days with the EuroBasket Group B top seed at stake. – 11:52 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Luka is just silly. – 11:52 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic is 5 of 8 from three in 17 mins today, none more ridiculous than that floater over Rudy Gobert in the corner.
He was 6 of 30 from three in the first 4 games of EuroBasket. – 11:52 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic.
That’s It. That’s the Tweet. – 11:51 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka with 24 of Slovenia’s 33 points. They are tied with France. – 11:49 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
What 🇸🇮 Luka Doncic is doing 😱
He has 2️⃣2️⃣ out of 29 Slovenia points 🤯
#EuroBasket – 11:44 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
LUKA HAS 21 POINTS OUT OF SLOVENIA’S 29 IN 12 MINUTES 😳😳😳 – 11:43 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka knocks in two 3-pointers to start second quarter and the MVP chants begin. Slovenia now up 26-22. – 11:41 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Uh Oh, this is one of those Luka vs Portland games. the 3ptr is ON – 11:41 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic is lighting France up. Already has 19 points early in the second quarter. – 11:41 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Slovenia 20-19 after 1 after trailing 14-4 missing their first 6 shots. Luka 13-2-3 (3-6 FG 2-4 3pt 5-6 FT). Gobert two early fouls helped, but Slovenia is likely to have to play VERY small there rest of the game with no Tobey and his best back up Edo Muric with 3 fouls. – 11:39 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
After sluggish start, Slovenia leads France 20-19 after the first quarter. Luka with 13 points already. – 11:38 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Slovenia has scored 17 of the game’s last 22 points, including 2 Luka Doncic threes, to lead 20-19 lead after Q1.
Luka’s stats: 13 points (3-6 FG), 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 10 minutes. – 11:37 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Place bets now for how quick good buddies Luka Doncic and/or Rudy Gobert get T’d up today.
What you think? – 11:13 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic warmed up abut an hour before tipoff without tape on his right wrist, but now he’s back to wearing the black wrap as Slovenia’s going through team warm-up about 20 minutes before facing France. – 10:53 AM
Krishna Narsu @knarsu3
New stat we’ve added at @The_BBall_Index called Offensive Involvement Rate, which looks at the # of on-ball actions you run per 100 possessions (isos, post ups, P&R). You can see it’s correlation with Ball Dominance%. Luka is running almost 1 on-ball action every possession! pic.twitter.com/GtiOM0W41C – 10:41 AM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
As @Marc Stein reported this morning (or last night, idk what time or day it is):
Luka Doncic files petition for trademark control in legal conflict with his mom dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:09 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most games with 30 PTS and 10 AST before turning 25:
51 — Trae Young
35 — Luka Doncic
They’re still only 23 years old. pic.twitter.com/glq9unxDEM – 10:06 AM

Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
According to @Alberto de Roa‘s advanced Global Rating statistic, these are the best-performing players in the EuroBasket.
Nikola Jokic edges Giannis Antetokounmpo for the No. 1 spot (Giannis playing one less game hurts him).
Luka Doncic ranks No. 7.
hoopshype.com/lists/eurobask… – 5:45 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇸🇮 We asked Luka Doncic who is most likely to reach the EuroBasket 2022 single-game scoring record.
His answer was clear – 🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo 💪 An even better explanation 😄
#EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/gH6HnqZisc – 4:20 AM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Luka had more on his mind than just basketball today but like all the great ones, he was able to compartmentalize as he had his best game of the summer marcstein.substack.com/p/doncic-petit… – 9:35 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
On the same day he led Slovenia to a crucial EuroBasket win over hosts Germany, Luka Doncic also filed a petition with United States Patent and Trademark Office in a bid to seize greater control of trademarks associated with his name. 
My full story: marcstein.substack.com/p/doncic-petit… – 9:19 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Game recognize game 😅
Luka picked Giannis when asked who will have the highest-scoring game at #EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/LoRuZ2TRL3 – 7:30 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
After one of his best games ever with the Slovenian national team, Luka Doncic explained why team defense is more impressive in Europe than it is in the #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/eurobasket/… – 6:58 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic after his 36-10-4 game: “My teammates, they pushed me. I hadn’t had a good game since I’ve been here. … This is how we should play, being aggressive.”
Germany got Mad Luka tonight and I probably wouldn’t want to be France tomorrow, either: dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 6:20 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Which one of you, Jokic of Giannis is in the best position to reach the single-game scoring record for EuroBasket?
Doncic: Probably Giannis. You said who’s going to score the most points in one game. I’d bet on Giannis.
Why?
Doncic: Because he’s Giannis Antetokounmpo pic.twitter.com/SzfVI2jrxS – 5:40 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 41 points today.
Luka Doncic: 36.
Nikola Jokic: 29.
Their combined numbers at EuroBasket today:
38-56 FG (68%)
27-33 FT (82%)
106 points
30 rebounds – 5:16 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
A German player said in the mixed zone of the loss: “Luka Doncic happened.”
Luka’s response: “I don’t agree. I think Slovenia happened.” pic.twitter.com/BnEkoppt8I – 5:09 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
We asked Luka Doncic which player is in the best position to reach the EuroBasket 2022 single-game point record.
His answer was clear 👀
basketnews.com/news-177582-lu… – 5:04 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
What a EuroBasket 2022 day today…
Giannis Antetokounmpo 41 PTS | 9 REB
Luka Doncic 36 PTS | 10 REB | 4 AST
Nikola Jokic 29 PTS | 11 REB | 5 AST
Luka picked his favorite for a single-game EuroBasket point record race:
basketnews.com/news-177582-lu… – 5:04 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
A reporter asked Luka Doncic who he thinks will score the most points in a single EuroBasket game this tournament — himself, Nikola Jokic or Giannis Antetokounmpo?
Luka: “Probably Giannis. Easy answer.”
Why?
“Why? [eye roll] Because he’s Giannis Antetokounmpo.” – 5:00 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic after Slovenia’s win over Germany in Germany: “Today we fought. … Everyone that stepped on the court was fighting.” pic.twitter.com/vrtuDk0mPX – 4:53 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The Big Three of the EuroBasket 🔥🔥🔥
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo
41 PTS
15-18 FT
9 REB
✅ W vs 🇺🇦
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic
36 PTS
10 REB
4 AST
✅ W vs 🇩🇪
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic
29 PTS
11/13 FG
11 REB
5 AST
4 STL
✅ W vs 🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/3qqgIf9qyI – 4:49 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mad Luka Doncic looks unstoppable in Slovenia’s EuroBasket win over Germany dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 4:48 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Got a smile and a wave and a “press conference!” from Luka Doncic in the mixed zone, so 8 days after getting to Cologne, I can confirm Luka knows I’m here and that we’ll get to hear from him soon lol – 4:39 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic final stats vs. Germany: 36 points in 34 mins (14-25 FG, 2-8 3FG, 6-9 FT), 10 rebounds, 4 assists.
His best game at EuroBasket, by far.
Big bounce back for Slovenia to beat previously undefeated Germany 88-80 and keep control of No. 1 seed possibilities. – 4:35 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Slovenia defeats Germany, 88-80, today in EuroBasket. Luka finished with 36-10-4. – 4:35 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Making this happen, Luka Doncic pours 36 points
Slovenia and Germany plus France are all tied at 3-1
eurohoops.net/en/eurobasket/… – 4:34 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic after seeing Giannis’ stat line against Ukraine:
36 PTS
14/25 FG
10 REB
4 AST
✅ W vs 🇩🇪
🤯 pic.twitter.com/uGwrsFJVhU – 4:32 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Dominant performance by Luka Doncic (36 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists) in Slovenia’s bounce-back EuroBasket win over a German team that had homecourt advantage and a lot of momentum. – 4:31 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
One Luka Doncic show over Germany
36 points
14-25 FG
6-8 FT
10 rebounds
4 assists
32 efficiency
Luka Magic! #MojTim #EuroBasket #MFFL pic.twitter.com/xir6D2Qw7m – 4:31 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic is soaking in the Slovenian love. pic.twitter.com/8GeVuowDkK – 4:28 PM

Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Luka with the major block on Dennis Schroder. – 4:25 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic had enough at the EuroBasket 😱
pic.twitter.com/p8aJeSxMqa – 4:24 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Make that 34-10 for Luka. You watching this? My oh my. – 4:16 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka has 34 points and 10 rebounds as Slovenia is bouncing back resoundingly from their first EuroBasket loss.
They are up 89-69. – 4:15 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Luka has 29-10. – 4:14 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka is having himself a good ole time rn. – 4:14 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic is Doncic again. As if there was any doubt. – 4:13 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Giannis, Luka and Jokic are pretty much explaining today why EuroBasket demands attention. My goodness. – 4:01 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Slovenia 61-55 after 3 inspire of seemingly being outplayed for much of the qtr, they were only outscored by 2. Luka 25-8-4 (9-18 FG 1-6 3pt. 6-7 FT). – 3:59 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic stats after Q3: 25 points (9-18 FG), 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 26 minutes.
Slovenia leads Germany 61-55. – 3:59 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic’s voice is gonna be real hoarse after this game.
Not saying he’s wrong about some of these missed calls at the basket, but yeah he’s gonna be hoarse. – 3:56 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Luka is out of his damn mind. – 3:55 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
It’s unbelievable how STRONG 🇸🇮 Luka Doncic is 😤
pic.twitter.com/uC4Z329gF5 – 3:37 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Much improved effort/performance by Doncic/Slovenia. Now if someone could tap the TV analyst on the shoulder and let him know it’s not “Sluh-vania.” – 3:32 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic trying to score more points than 🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo today? 👀
He has 1️⃣7️⃣ at half-time against Germany! – 3:23 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
17-7 for Doncic. Slovenia 44-36 at the half. Not just Luka, but the entire team playing much harder than at any point in the tournament . Hold Germany to 35%, inc a goose egg for Wagner who had 32 in the 2OT loss to Lithuania. Schröder leads them w/10 – 3:23 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic stats at halftime: 17 points (5-11 FG), 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 17 mins.
He’s been starting more possessions and being far more aggressive at getting to the paint.
Related: Slovenia leads Germany 44-36. – 3:22 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Slovenia leads Germany, 44-36, at the half. Luka has 17-7-3. – 3:22 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Luka doing Luka things — on ESPN+. He has 15 pts, and Slovenia leads Germany 39-28 in the 2nd quarter. – 3:14 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic just threw a chest pass about 91 feet. Time for a QB controversy in Dallas. – 3:11 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
I just LOVE how Luka is playing today. Lot more driving, no settling for difficult 3pt shots. When he drives, it puts immensely more pressure on the defense. – 3:08 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Pissed Off Luka has arrived in Cologne, folks. – 3:02 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic stats after Q1: 8 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 10 mins.
Slovenia leads (Group B’s undefeated leader) Germany 21-14. – 2:53 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Slovenia 21-14 after one. Doncic FAR more aggressive than in any game in this tournament. 8 pts 5 rebs (inc 4-4 FT), Should have more as refs missed an obvious goaltend and shooting foul against him. Only 1 3pt attempt. – 2:52 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
For all of Luka’s complaining about officiating in NBA games, those folks are going to be his best friends when this tournament is done. – 2:46 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
My god Doncic what a string finish. – 2:40 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Now looks like Luka Doncic is shouting and grabbing at his right wrist after bullying through Dennis Schroder for a bucket.
Slovenia might need to take some extra vitamins next timeout or something. – 2:37 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Big News at the start for Slovenia. Dragic starts alongside Luka. And then on opening tip. Tobey comes down on the foot of the official and turns his ankle. Back in locker room getting re taped – 2:35 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Three seconds into the game, Luka Doncic’s favorite pick-and-roll partner, Mike Tobey is limping off after rolling his right ankle on the tipoff.
That probably wasn’t in Slovenia’s plans to respond to their Sunday loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina… – 2:32 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Big concern for Slovenia: Center Mike Tobey, an American import, turned his right ankle pretty badly on the opening tip against Germany. He’s Luka Doncic’s national team lob threat. – 2:32 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
30 minutes to Slovenia Germany. Coming off a bad shooting game & an upset loss, & trying to avenge a loss to Germany 9 days ago, these are the games where Luka generally comes up HUGE. He’s going to have to today. For my $$, Germany has been the best team in #Eurobasket22 so far – 2:28 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Time for Luka Doncic’s second game against Germany, in Germany, in the last 9 days.
The 18,000-person home crowd booed all of Slovenia’s lineup until Luka — perhaps no surprise with a whole lot of German/Mavs crossover fandom. pic.twitter.com/xmbvGJFyDO – 2:26 PM

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Eurohoops: 39 YEARS AFTER, LUKA DONCIC WITH 47 POINTS BREAKS THE EUROBASKET SCORING RECORD OF GREEK HALL OF FAMER NICK GALIS pic.twitter.com/uO91uSlyDq -via Twitter @Eurohoopsnet / September 7, 2022
BasketNews: 🇸🇮 Luka Doncic gets hammered by France 😬 There’s blood on his head. #EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/vO2eajnwgC -via Twitter @BasketNews_com / September 7, 2022

Giannis Antetokounmpo explodes for 41 points, highest Eurobasket scoring performance since Dirk Nowitzki

Dionysis Aravantinos: Giannis Antetokounmpo in Greece’s win against Ukraine: 41 points, 13/18 FG, 0/2 3FG, 15/18 FT, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 43 efficiency , 27 minutes. Best player in the world. Source: Twitter @AravantinosDA …

Dionysis Aravantinos: Giannis Antetokounmpo in Greece’s win against Ukraine: 41 points, 13/18 FG, 0/2 3FG, 15/18 FT, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 43 efficiency , 27 minutes. Best player in the world.

Source: Twitter @AravantinosDA

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 41-point performance the most in a EuroBasket game since Dirk Nowitzki in 2001
cbssports.com/nba/news/giann… – 2:23 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Giannis Antetokounmpo is feeling great on the court with Greece & it shows. The ‘Greak Freak’ talked about his 41-point performance vs. Ukraine.
“I try to create art” 🖌️🎨
basketnews.com/news-177567-gi… – 2:21 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis the artist after 41 points: “I just try to go there and have fun as much as possible and try to create art. What I mean is that every game is a different game. Every time I step on the floor, it’s a new experience for me, that I can remember”. pic.twitter.com/J1XuCyIwKv – 2:11 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 4️⃣1️⃣ points is the highest figure in #EuroBasket since 🇩🇪 Dirk Nowitzki’s 4️⃣3️⃣ points in 2001 🔥 pic.twitter.com/YlYWI4Alrp – 1:34 PM

Mark Woods @markbritball
Giannis isn’t sure his 41 point blast against Ukraine was his best game for Greece pic.twitter.com/DV6aenbFJa – 1:33 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Giannis balled out today‼️
His 41 points are the most in a #EuroBasket game since Dirk Nowitzki dropped 43 in 2001 👏 pic.twitter.com/jTjzBjXUjf – 1:32 PM

Evan Sidery @esidery
Giannis Antetokounmpo went off for 41 points in 27 minutes during Greece’s latest EuroBasket victory over Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/2hPyO38ouV – 1:29 PM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
A closer look at Giannis Antetokounmpo 43-point game vs Ukraine. His shot chart was insane!
13-16 2P
1-2 3P
15-18 FT
He was all over the place on offense. #GREUKR #EuroBasket #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/CQ36ASBHQZ – 1:15 PM

Mark Woods @markbritball
Giannis goes big as Greece usurp Ukraine to cement Group C top spot with a 99-79 win.
fiba.basketball/eurobasket/202… – 1:05 PM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Giannis now up to 31 ppg in 29 mpg for the tournament after his 41 pts today. I’m assuming he rests tomorrow against Estonia in final group game. Greece moves to top of Group C (4-0) — winner of Group C plays round of 16 against Group D #4 (currently Czech Rep) on Sunday. – 1:01 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The MVP rhythm was alive and well 🔥
Giannis Antetokounmpo was as dominant as ever while Greece takes first place in Group C:
basketnews.com/news-177556-gi… – 12:54 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo is on another planet 😱 #EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/8MhjsQbigR – 12:53 PM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Greece secured the top seed in the group after the huge win over Ukraine (99-79). That means the game vs Estonia, on Thursday, is a chance for Giannis Antetokounmpo to rest ahead of the knockout stage in Berlin. #GREUKR #EuroBasket – 12:51 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo drives Greece past Ukraine and to 4-0
eurohoops.net/en/eurobasket/… – 12:51 PM
GeorgeZakkas @ZakkasGeorge
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Beast mode vs Ukraine and 4-0 for Greece in the Group Phase here in Milan. Giannis had 41 points and 9 rebounds. Amazing, once again. #EuroBasket #HellasBasketball pic.twitter.com/V0Uy3KPxtd – 12:48 PM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis Antetokounmpo vs Ukraine
41 points
13-18 FG
15-18 FT
9 rebounds
2 assits
1 steal
43 efficiency
Best player in the world!
#GREUKR #EuroBasket – 12:46 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Giannis Antetokounmpo in Greece’s win against Ukraine:
41 points
13/18 FG
0/2 3FG
15/18 FT
9 rebounds
2 assists
1 steal
2 turnovers
43 efficiency
27 minutes
Best player in the world. – 12:46 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo gives Ukraine the too small gesture 👀 #EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/tmpQAhPlAS – 12:46 PM

Emiliano Carchia @Carchia
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 41 points vs. Ukraine with 2:20 left in fourth quarter.
41 POINTS on a 13/18 shooting night (13/16 from two, 0/2 from three) – 12:45 PM
Mark Woods @markbritball
Giannis outscored Ukraine 15-11 in the 3rd. Greece up 71-57. – 12:29 PM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Giannis heads to bench late in 3rd with 33 points in 22 minutes. He won’t break the all-time EuroBasket scoring record — 63 points by Eddy Terrace for Belgium in 1957 — but the #2 mark (and Greek record) of 46 by Nikos Galis isn’t out of the question if he plays in 4th. – 12:29 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 33 points.
With three minutes left in the third quarter.
But I heard that he can’t do it in FIBA tournaments. – 12:20 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis is UNSTOPPABLE! 31 points and counts… #GREUKR #EuroBasket – 12:18 PM
Mark Woods @markbritball
Giannis has scored 9 consecutive Greece points – they lead Ukraine 52-51.
But … Greece has some serious ballers and right now, they are just not involved offensively. – 12:16 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo has 2️⃣7️⃣ out of 52 Greece’s points versus Ukraine 😳 #EuroBasket – 12:15 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 27 points
Rest of Greece: 25 points – 12:15 PM
Mark Woods @markbritball
Khris Middleton here in Milan today to support his #Bucks team-mates Giannis and Thanasis – 12:06 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Ukraine leads Greece 46-39 at the half at EuroBasket 2022. Sacramento Kings center Alex Len has four points, four rebounds and one blocked shot. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has 18 points and six rebounds. – 12:06 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
What a first half from Ukraine. Beyond impressive. They’re up 46-39 on Giannis and Greece. – 11:53 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 1st half vs Ukraine
18 points
6-10 FG
6-9 FT
6 rebounds
1 assist
in 15 minutes
Ukraine is up (46-39) at half time against Greece. #GREUKR #EuroBasket – 11:50 AM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Today is definitely one of those days where Bucks fans worry about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s health playing in an international competition.
He’s been the recipient of three hard fouls in the last three minutes in the second quarter against Ukraine. – 11:45 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Ukraine loves them some hard fouls on Giannis. If I’m the Bucks, I’m holding my breath every single possession… – 11:45 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Khris Middleton and @Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry in Milan for Giannis
#BasketballCL CEO Patrick Comninos also in attandance pic.twitter.com/kxuxiiCQBI – 11:33 AM

Mark Woods @markbritball
9-0 run gives Ukraine a 25-23 lead over Greece early in the 2nd.
No shock, Giannis returns. – 11:26 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis started hot today with 7 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist in the first 5 minutes. Greece up 5 (15-10). #GREUKR #EuroBasket – 11:12 AM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Kudos to Nick Calathes. He understands the assignment in transition.
Constantly tries to get the ball to Giannis Antetokounmpo early and also looks for him on the second wave of cutters as transition possessions are coming to a close. – 11:08 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Khris Middleton and Bucks GM Jon Horst are in the house to root for 🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo battling Ukraine 💪 #EuroBasket
📸 @harris_stavrou pic.twitter.com/5W2KzCgMAh – 11:04 AM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
First play of the gane, Giannis went to the basket, scored and commited a foul. Good start. #GREUKR #EuroBasket – 11:02 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Kostas Antetokounmpo is not available tonight against Ukraine.
Kostas is still going through individual workouts, hasn’t joined a team practice with contact yet. – 10:48 AM
GeorgeZakkas @ZakkasGeorge
Giannis Antetokounmpo is available tonight and he will play against Ukraine. Kostas Antetokounmpo remains out. #EuroBasket #HellasBasketball – 9:31 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Sengun is doing Dirk one-legged fadeaways now. – 8:33 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
We are seeing a different version of Giannis Antetokounmpo than the last time he wore Greece’s jersey 🇬🇷🔥
We analyzed how he is dominating the #EuroBasket: the maturity in his game and how Dimitris Itoudis utilizes the Greek Freak 👇
basketnews.com/stream/152015-… – 7:05 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Ukraine emerges as the main candidate for a dark horse title at EuroBasket 2022💪
NBAer Alex Len talked to BasketNews about his team’s perfect record, upcoming game vs. Giannis’ Greece, and the first chat he had with the new Kings coach, Mike Brown:
basketnews.com/news-177511-al… – 5:16 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Giannis sits with a little “discomfort” in knee (but mostly rest), Greece advances in EuroBasket anyway nba.nbcsports.com/2022/09/05/gia… – 5:58 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Giannis Antetokounmpo watched from the sidelines his Greece teammates blow out Great Britain.
After the game, Dimitris Itoudis explained why the Bucks star didn’t play & gave a heads up for the contest vs. Ukraine 🔜
basketnews.com/news-177495-it… – 5:51 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The nations on Luka Doncic’s most watched list are 🇷🇸 Serbia and 🇬🇷 Greece 🍿
The reason is simple: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic 😎
#EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/miRKBQZJFw – 4:32 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Dirk Nowitzki talked about Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic and more
The German legend said he had goosebumps during his jersey retirement 👇
basketnews.com/news-177500-di… – 3:28 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Dirk Nowitzki: “I welcomed Tyler to the Mavs, he made a bunch of threes against Italy, I am happy for him. He is a very good shooter, he can also handle the ball. We are excited for him and hope he will have a good camp, but we are excited about him”. pic.twitter.com/r63yzki2lp – 2:40 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Euro-GOAT Dirk @Dirk Nowitzki Nowitzki arrived in Milan pic.twitter.com/wFezgTlKxO – 11:06 AM

GeorgeZakkas @ZakkasGeorge
One more special guest for FIBA: Dirk Nowitzki is here in the “Mediolanum Forum” to watch the #EuroBasket games. – 8:20 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Carchia
Dirk Nowitzki will be in Milan tomorrow, Monday September 5, to attend games in Mediolanum Forum – 12:03 PM

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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is focused on leading Slovenia to a EuroBasket championship. However, he’s also keeping tabs on other stars in the tournament. Doncic was asked which team he’s been watching when he has the time. “I watched a lot, but I think mostly I watch Serbia and Greece,” Doncic said. He was then asked why he watches those teams to which he replied “You know why.” -via Clutch Points / September 5, 2022

Giannis Antetokounmpo breaks scoring record in World Cup Qualifiers game

FIBA Basketball World Cup: The scored by @Giannis Antetokounmpo against Serbia is a new individual record for the FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifiers #FIBAWC | #WinForHellas Source: Twitter What’s the buzz on Twitter? GeorgeZakkas @ …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

GeorgeZakkas @ZakkasGeorge
Right now the Greek NT is dealing with four injury problems: Kostas Sloukas, Ioannis Papapetrou, Georgios Papagiannis & Kostas Antetokounmpo. The next few days will be very crucial and the medical examinations will determine the Greek lineup for the #EuroBasket. #HellasBasketball – 5:34 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
“In the land of MVPs”
Another angle of Jokić over Giannis that must be shared
pic.twitter.com/hDzkWaTNQs – 5:26 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Giannis vs Jokic head-to-head matchups:
Giannis — Jokic —
23/10/5 22/10/8
52.7 FG% 56.5 FG%
Jokic is up 8-4. pic.twitter.com/E8nCwEg9H4 – 5:05 PM

GeorgeZakkas @ZakkasGeorge
Giannis Antetokounmpo was the only Greek player who shot free throws in Belgrade (10/14 FT) vs Serbia and Tyler Dorsey talked about it in the press conference.
“I’m just very surpised. If you find that in any other game let me know”, he said. #SRBGRE pic.twitter.com/leGnzvQXDD – 4:55 PM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The battle of the MVPs in Belgrade
Nikola Jokic vs Giannis Antetokounmpo shot chart.
Jokic: 11-16 FG
Giannis: 14-25 FG
#SRBGRE #MileHighBasketball #FearTheDeer #FIBAWCQ pic.twitter.com/iokbegKELJ – 4:49 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Heated battle from two MVPs tonight in Belgrade: 🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career-night was not enough, as Serbia with 🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic wins a thriller after over time ✊
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/x0lEpCXvDx – 4:37 PM

Michael Singer @msinger
You know what? Think a Nuggets-Bucks Finals would be pretty, pretty tasty.
Joker (29 points) outduels Giannis (40) as Serbia knocks off Greece. – 4:26 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis Antetokounmpo vs Serbia (FIBA WC Qualifiers)
40 points (career-high with Greek National Team)
14-25 FG
10-14 FT
8 rebounds
5 assists
2 steals
3 turnovers
#SRBGRE #FeartheDeer #FIBAWCQ – 4:24 PM
GeorgeZakkas @ZakkasGeorge
That was an EPIC DUEL for the #FIBAWC Qualifiers.
Nikola Jokic: 29PTS, 8REB, 6AST.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 40PTS, 8REB, 5AST.
Serbia won the game vs Greece in the overtime (100-94). #SRBGRE pic.twitter.com/tIN2a8OEgQ – 4:24 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
NIKOLA JOKIĆ SOMBOR SHUFFLE OVER GIANNIS pic.twitter.com/5EFqAa6Mjr – 4:16 PM
Nicolas Batum @nicolas88batum
How Jokic just made this step back, turnaround, one foot 3 with Giannis all over him in the corner? 🤦🏽‍♂️ – 4:02 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Thanasis Antetokounmpo is Greece’s game changer in Belgrade. His energy is contagious to the whole team on both ends. #SRBGRE #HellasBasketball #FearTheDeer – 3:51 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
What a finish from Nikola Mulitinov.
Serbia remains up 7 thru three quarters, 70-63. Joker will probably come back in pretty soon. He’s played just 19 of 30 minutes. Giannis has played 25 minutes. – 3:36 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Wishing I was in Serbia watching Jokić vs Giannis rn – 3:33 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Kostas Antetokounmpo is out for the rest of the game vs Serbia due to an irritation in the patellar tendon of the right foot. #SRBGRE #HellasBasketball – 3:28 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic has guarded Giannis on every possession since halftime. He’s routinely stopping him 1-on-1 too. – 3:21 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Joker’s defense on Giannis has been awesome. – 3:20 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Serbia’s Vasilije Micic and Greece’s Kostas Antetokounmpo were forced to exit the World Cup Qualifiers game between the two sides
eurohoops.net/en/fiba/138127… – 3:19 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Serbia – Greece 51-44 (Half time)
Nikola Jokic
11 pts / 5-7 FG / 4 rebs / 3 asts / 5 tos
Giannis Antetokounmpo
17 pts / 5-10 FG / 4 rebs / 4 asts / 1 stl / 1 to
#SRBGRE #Milehighbasketball #FeartheDeer #FIBAWCQ – 2:54 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
51-44 halftime lead for Serbia
Jokic 11 p.
Giannis 17 p.
pic.twitter.com/3KXhnWCrsq – 2:53 PM

GeorgeZakkas @ZakkasGeorge
Giannis Antetokounmpo had an amazing first half vs Serbia: 17 points (4/8 2PTS, 1/2 3PTS, 6/8 FT), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal. Serbia is up by +7 (51-44). #SRBGRE #HellasBasketball – 2:53 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Nikola Jokic with a tough, tough finish over Giannis to take a 46-42 lead and get him up to 9 points.
This Belgrade crowd loves it! #DNVRSerbia pic.twitter.com/QLmPy3tLmJ – 2:51 PM

GeorgeZakkas @ZakkasGeorge
Alert: Vasilije Micic and Kostas Antetokounmpo were injured (not in the same play) during the 2nd quarter of Serbia – Greece game. Both of them went to the locker rooms. Extreme anxiety… #SRBGRE – 2:48 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jokic vs. Giannis at Stark Arena
The two players responsible for the last four MVP’s
Iconic
📸 @RyanGreeneDNVR pic.twitter.com/vp1TiudB0O – 2:37 PM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Kostas Antetokounmpo plays like a veteran player against Serbia. His confidence is really high and shows his aggresiveness and his development on both ends. Really good to see him play #SRBGRE #FIBAWCQ – 2:33 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Serbia vs Greece (1st quarter)
Nikola Jokic
4 points / 2-3 FG / 1 rebound / 2 assists / 4 turnovers
Giannis Antetokounmpo
10 points / 4-5 FG / 1 rebound / 4 assists / 1 steal
#Milehighbasketball #FearTheDeer #FIBAWCQ #SRBGRE – 2:20 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Not a strong start for Joker with 4 turnovers, but he’s a notorious slow starter in these formats. Nikola Mulitinov came in for him a couple minutes ago but Giannis stayed in and did some more work. – 2:13 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Giannis with a pass to his brother for the connection! pic.twitter.com/xFFSyGv4e9 – 2:08 PM

Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
It’s time.
Nikola Jokic vs. Giannis
I’m courtside, in Belgrade. What a dream! #DNVRSerbia pic.twitter.com/C63qkOO0Wv – 2:02 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Of course Zeljko Obradovic is not missing a battle between 🇷🇸 Jokic’s Serbia and 🇬🇷 Giannis’ Greece in Belgrade 😎
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/pmrXDRxMXO – 1:57 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Tonight is a must-win for Serbia vs. Giannis and Greece. They need it to qualify for next year’s World Cup. The pressure is on. We’ve felt it here all week. It’s a massive, massive game. pic.twitter.com/BsBZ1SDtjb – 1:16 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Serbia-Greece starts in 1.5 hours. Courtside 1891 is broadcasting it for a fee. I’m not sure if folks will be able to find it for free.
If Serbia loses, they’re out. Jokić v Giannis. Hyped up. – 12:40 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
How Dimitrios Itoudis makes Giannis Antetokounmpo unstoppable ✊🇬🇷
Full episode: https://t.co/1vdHPQQwVE pic.twitter.com/uBnwgqVpU8 – 10:00 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Tonight the last two NBA MVPs will face off in a FIBA game 🔥
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic (2021 & 2022)
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo (2019 & 2020)
When had this happened before? At the 2008 Beijing Olympics:
🇺🇸 Kobe Bryant (2008)
🇩🇪 Dirk Nowitzki (2007)
(via @HellenicBF)
#FIBAWC #WinForAll – 8:26 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Who will win EuroBasket? Greece & Giannis Antetokounpo, Slovenia & Luka Doncic, Serbia & Nikola Jokic, or maybe Turkey with Ergin Ataman & Shane Larkin in front? 👀
Pick your winners and win prizes here:
basketnews.com/news-176810-eu… – 1:47 AM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
New @lockedonbucks w/@adaniels33
Great chat on the offseason with Antonio.
-Did the offseason make sense?
-How should the team attack the regular season?
-Bud’s evolution as a coach
-Giannis and Tim Duncan similarities
📺 https://t.co/FdXNPFqynu
🎙️ https://t.co/fq5or6OoXX pic.twitter.com/QflJxxvaUH – 12:10 AM

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Nikola Jokic leads the Serbian National team (2-3) to an important victory over Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece (3-2) in the World Cup 2023 qualifiers game with a final score of 100-94 (31-25, 20-19, 19-19, 17-24, 13-7). In a duel between two NBA superstars, Serbia kept their chances alive to qualify for the 2023 World Cup after defeating Greece, despite 40-point performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo. -via BasketNews / August 25, 2022
Christos Tsaltas: Nikola Jokic vs Greece (FIBA WC Qualifiers) 29 points 11-16 FG 5-10 FT 8 rebounds 6 assists 1 steal 6 turnovers #SRBGRE #Milehighbasketball #FIBAWCQ -via Twitter @Tsaltas46 / August 25, 2022
Christos Tsaltas: Ahead of tomorrow’s Serbia – Greece game in Belgrade: No Nemanja Bjelica for Serbia. No Georgios Papagiannis and Ioannis Papapetrou for Greece. BUT, Jokic and Giannis will be there, ready to fight. The battle of the MVPs! #MileHighBasketball #FearTheDeer #FIBAWorldCup -via Twitter @Tsaltas46 / August 24, 2022

 

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