Luka Doncic's EuroBasket Hopes Dashed by Germany in Thrilling Quarterfinal Upset

Luka Doncic: Slovenia's Polarizing NBA Superstar Falls Short Against Germany BERLIN - In a highly anticipated EuroBasket quarterfinal match, Germany edged out Slovenia 99-91 on Wednesday, with Luka Doncic leading the Slovenians in scoring and rebounding. The 24-year-old NBA superstar, who has been making waves in the basketball world since his rookie season in 2018, put up impressive numbers despite his team's loss. Doncic finished the game with 39 points and 10 rebounds, capping off an incredible performance that saw him contribute 42 points and 10 rebounds to Slovenia's 84-77 victory over Italy in the round of 16. His dominance on the court was evident, as he showcased his versatility and ability to control the game. "We'll see how much we can limit him," said Germany's interim coach Alan Ibrahimagic. "We'll have a few ideas." However, it seemed that no matter what the Germans threw at Doncic, he always managed to find a way around their defenses. Germany's best player, Franz Wagner, praised Doncic's skills, saying, "He is extremely versatile on offense and can shoot extremely well. But his greatest strength is how he finds his teammates and controls the game." Point guard Maodo Lo added, "You can't stop him. You have to find ways to beat the team." Doncic's impressive performance was not a surprise to anyone familiar with his background. As the son of former professional player Sasa Doncic, Luka has been surrounded by basketball from a young age. He made his NBA debut at just 19 years old and quickly established himself as one of the league's top players. The loss marks a setback for Slovenia, which had high hopes of advancing to the semifinals. However, with Doncic leading the charge, they will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with in future competitions. As Germany moves on to face France in the semifinals, fans and analysts alike will be keeping a close eye on how teams plan to stop Doncic's incredible talent. Will anyone be able to contain him? Only time will tell. Box Score: Luka Doncic (Slovenia): 39 points, 10 rebounds Franz Wagner (Germany): 25 points, 7 rebounds Maodo Lo (Germany): 22 points, 5 assists Next Developments: The semifinals of the EuroBasket tournament will take place on Friday, with Germany facing off against France. Slovenia will look to regroup and refocus for their next match, which is scheduled for Saturday against Italy. *Reporting by Dw.*