Frustration consumes Slovenia star Luka Doncic as Canada notches a breakthrough semifinal stint in the FIBA World Cup, joining the USA, Germany, and Serbia in the final four
MANILA, Philippines – Canada kept its poise when Luka Doncic could not as it reached the FIBA World Cup semifinals for the first time with a 100-89 win over Slovenia at the Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday, September 6.
Frustration consumed Doncic for what he felt were missed calls as the Dallas Mavericks star got ejected with still over six minutes to play after picking up his second technical foul for continuous complaining.Slovenia threatened a comeback when it got within 85-94, but Gilgeous-Alexander steadied the ship with a couple of clutch buckets late as Canada completed the semifinal cast, joining the USA, Germany, and Serbia.
“We started getting stops defensively, been able to run transitions when we are at our best,” said Gilgeous-Alexander. “We are not satisfied, we want to win gold.”
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Doncic tossed as Slovenia bows to CanadaLuka Doncic (FIBA) By Randy Caluag Slovenia played the final three minutes without go-to-guy Luka Doncic and Canada cruised
Read more »
Canada rides on 2nd half surge, ousts Doncic-led Slovenia in QF duelCanada flaunted its depth as it dominated the Luka Doncic-led Slovenia, 100-89 in their quarterfinal duel en route to booking a semifinal seat in the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Wednesday, September 6 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and RJ Barrett formed a deadly 1-2 scoring punch as the dynamic duo helped Canada control the match for good behind its 30-21 third-quarter advantage.
Read more »
Doncic ejected and Canada tops Slovenia in World Cup as Germany and Serbia make OlympicsLUKA DONCIC argued with the referees all night. And that’s why he wasn’t around in the final minutes, as Canada clinched a trip to the Basketball World Cup semifinals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, RJ Barrett added 24 and Canada topped Slovenia 100-89 on Wednesday night. The win sends Canada…
Read more »
Slovenia takes swipe on defense vs Doncic: ‘Hard to guard Luka in legal way’Slovenia head coach Aleksander Sekulic criticized the hounding defense being thrown at Luka Doncic and yet not getting the foul calls from the officials in their 100-89 loss to Canada in the quarterfinals of 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
Read more »
No Luka magic for Slovenia as SGA, Barrett lead Canada to first-ever WC semisShai Gilgeous-Alexander and RJ Barrett formed a deadly one-two punch as Canada frustrated Luka Doncic and Slovenia, 100-89, to advance to its very first semifinals appearance in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday, Sept.6.
Read more »
Serbia boots out Lithuania, clinches first semis berth in FIBA World CupSerbia booted out Lithuania, 87-68, at the Mall of Asia Arena on Tuesday, September 5 to clinch the first semifinals berth in the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Read more »