Luka Doncic’s winning streak with Slovenia will carry right into the Olympic quarterfinals.
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Slovenia defeated Spain 95-87. Slovenia's #77 Luka Doncic scored 12 points with two 3-pointers and six free throws, 14 rebounds, nine assists and one steals.
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While Slovenia #31 Vlatko Cancar led the team with 22 points with four 3-pointers and two free throws, two rebounds, one assist and one blocked shots.
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Followed by Slovenia #10 Mike Tobey had a double-double scored 16 points with two free throws, 14 rebounds and three assist.
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Spain got within 88-87 points before Slovenia #7 Klemen Prepelic hit two free throws with 13 seconds left to give Slovenia a 90-87 advantage.
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Before Slovenia won, Spain #9 Ricky Rubio of Spain missed a 3-pointer. Rubio led the squad in scoring with 18 points. 14 points were added by Spain #20 Alberto Abalde.
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"Our defensive transition was not good enough when we had the lead. Our rebounding was not good enough when we had the lead," said Spain's #13 center Marc Gasol about his side's loss.
Spain (ESP) 87 - 95 (SLO) Slovenia
24 [Quarter1] 20
20 [Quarter2] 21
26 [Quarter3] 27
17 [Quarter4] 27
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It's a shame that Spain lost, I think it was a mistake to summon the oldest of the Gasols