Wagner, Germany top Doncic-led Slovenia in Ljubljana

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LJUBLJANA (Slovenia) – Franz Wagner outdueled Luka Doncic as Germany started their FIBA EuroBasket 2025 preparations with a 103-89 win over Slovenia in Ljubljana.

With Dennis Schroder, Daniel Theis, and Maodo Lo not available for Germany, Wagner helped Germany, along with 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting in just 17 minutes on the court. Doncic had 19 points and 5 rebounds for the Slovenians.

The world champions drew first blood in a game where they led for the majority of the game, with their lead peaking at 18 points.

David Kramer also had 18 points for the victors, supported by 15 from Isaac Bonga. Gregor Hrovat amassed 15 points for Slovenia.

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Top performers: Both Doncic and Wagner didn’t disappoint during their time on the court, delivering stellar performances for their respective teams. The two will lock horns again on Sunday. Kramer certainly made a name for himself, though, as he shot 6-for-9 from the field for his 18.

Up next: Slovenia and Germany will meet again on Sunday in Mannheim, Germany, with Slovenia travelling to Klaipeda to take on Lithuania, on August 15, while the world champions head across to Munich on the same day to face Türkiye.

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Preparation games for FIBA EuroBasket 2025

Team

Record

Win %

Italy

2-0

100%

Serbia

2-0

100%

Lithuania

2-0

100%

Greece

1-0

100%

Finland

1-0

100%

France

1-0

100%

Germany

1-0

100%

Estonia

2-1

67%

Portugal

1-1

50%

Israel

1-1

50%

Spain

1-1

50%

Poland

1-2

33%

Montenegro

0-1

0%

Slovenia

0-1

0%

Türkiye

0-1

0%

Belgium

0-2

0%

Czechia

0-2

0%

Georgia

0-2

0%

Iceland

0-2

0%

Bosnia and Herzegovina

0-3

0%

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