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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Basketball – Men – Group C – Argentina v Slovenia – Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan – July 26, 2021. Luka Doncic of Slovenia in action with Leandro Nicolas Bolmaro of Argentina REUTERS/Brian Snyder

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Basketball – Men – Group C – Argentina v Slovenia – Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan – July 26, 2021. Luka Doncic of Slovenia in action with Leandro Nicolas Bolmaro of Argentina REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Just days after the NBA Finals came to an end, basketball fans did not have to worry about getting some more of the action as the Olympic Games are here. Most of all, Luka Doncic Fans are thrilled to see him make his debut in international basketball. Slovenia’s first bout was against Argentina, a team that didn’t have much success in the exhibition games.
However, they do have more experience in the Olympics, unlike Slovenia. But how does it matter as long as Slovenia has Luka Doncic, right? See for yourself.
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Luka Doncic makes magical pass
While playing Argentina, Doncic created havoc and already has other teams worried about how he will demolish them. In just the third quarter of the game, Doncic has 35 points out of the team’s total 85.
Moreover, they have a 25 point lead that will is near impossible for Argentina to come back from considering Doncic’s form. And then comes this incredible back pass from Doncic that became the highlight.
What a pass from Luka. 🔥
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) July 26, 2021
In fact, Doncic is more than halfway through Oscar’s Olympic record of 55, as per Brad Townsend. Just imagine, Doncic’s career-high in the NBA is 46 points, that too twice. And he was able to surpass that record in the Olympics in the fourth quarter itself. Just imagine!
31 points for Doncic — more than halfway to Oscar's Olympic record of 55. And he's 5-5 on free-throws. He's better at FIBA free-throws than NBA free-throws. 😂
— Brad Townsend (@townbrad) July 26, 2021
Doncic's NBA high is 46 points, twice, doubt he gets there tonight, either, but remember FIBA games are 8 minutes shorter than NBA games.
— Brad Townsend (@townbrad) July 26, 2021
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Should Team USA be worried?
Team USA is in the running for their fourth consecutive NBA gold in the Olympic Games. Although their performance hasn’t been up to par with the expectations, there is still some hope. They lost to Nigeria and Australia in the exhibition games and lost their debut against France as well.
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Team France’s highest scorer was Evan Fournier, who ended the night with 28 points and they lost. And here Slovenia has Luka dropping 25 points on Argentina alone.
Olympic men's basketball scoring leaders update
1. Luka Doncic, 31 (in less than a half)
2. Evan Fournier, 28 (in a full game)— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) July 26, 2021
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Even throughout the fourth quarter, Doncic and Co. were able to maintain their 20 point lead and are most likely to win the game. Next up ready to face Slovenia is Japan. Will Japan contain the strength to slow Doncic down? Or will this be a domino effect from here onwards against Luka’s wrath? Keep watching the Olympic Games and find out!
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