Germany Defeats Slovenia in Heated Friendly as Doncic and Bonga Clash

• High Scoring Clash
• Fire Up Moment
• New Direct Duel

High Scoring Clash

The Los Angeles Lakers star played 24 minutes, scoring 19 points along with five assists and three rebounds. However, he struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just one of four attempts, and committed four fouls, including a technical for arguing with the officials.

Germany maintained control for most of the contest, building a double-digit lead in the third quarter and never allowing Slovenia to close the gap. Doncic showed flashes of brilliance with a deep three-pointer and an acrobatic layup that drew applause from the crowd, but the German side proved more consistent on both ends of the floor.

Fire Up Moment

The game’s most heated moment came in the second half, when Doncic exchanged words with Germany’s Isaac Bonga following a forceful dunk. Teammates quickly stepped in to diffuse the situation, and play resumed without further incident.

Germany’s balanced offense and disciplined defense kept Slovenia on the back foot, while Slovenia’s turnovers and missed opportunities in transition proved costly. Doncic did not take the floor in the fourth quarter, with Slovenia’s coaching staff opting to preserve his energy and avoid injury ahead of the tournament.

New Direct Duel

For Slovenia, the match was a valuable test against one of Europe’s top teams, highlighting areas that need improvement before EuroBasket tips off. The two sides will meet again on Sunday, August 10, in what promises to be another competitive warm-up encounter.