Final Scoreline
France 103 – Slovenia 95
A high-stakes Group D clash that saw France surge past Slovenia with a powerful fourth-quarter charge in Katowice.
Game Storyline
- Back-and-forth battle: The teams traded leads in a game featuring 12 lead changes and ties. Slovenia held a halftime lead, but France unleashed a dominant 35–25 final quarter to seize control.
- Francisco’s breakout: Off the bench, Sylvain Francisco exploded for 32 points—adding 7 rebounds and 2 steals—engineering the offense that powered France through the stretch run.
- Dončic shines, but it’s not enough: Luka Dončic poured in 39 points, added 9 rebounds and 8 assists, and hit 19 of 20 free throws, yet lacked sufficient support as France’s reserves combined for 78 points versus Slovenia’s 26.
Why It Matters
This wasn’t just another game. It was legacy scripting in real time. France leaned into depth and composure when it counted most; Slovenia leaned on Luka—and he delivered. Still, isolated brilliance can’t replace team balance. Now, France strides into the knockout rounds unbeaten. For Slovenia, regrouping quickly is mandatory.
Clutch Crunch Take
This was EuroBasket theatre at its rawest. France flipped the switch in Q4 and won not just the game, but the narrative. Luka’s haul reminds everyone why he’s a legend—but today, the bench told a different story. Depth. Discipline. Domination. France wrote the last chapter; Slovenia needs to draft another.