Slovenia's Victory Over Belgium in EuroBasket 2025: Luka Dončić Sets Record with Uncommon Triple-Double Performance

Luka Doncic Shines at EuroBasket, Sets New Records

Luka Doncic, the Slovenian basketball sensation, is making waves at the ongoing EuroBasket tournament. The 22-year-old star is currently leading the tournament in both scoring and assists, and is 13th in rebounding.

Doncic's impressive performances have earned him a place in an elite club that includes Toni Kukoc, another Slovenian basketball legend. Kukoc, a former Chicago Bulls star who won three titles alongside Michael Jordan, is also a member of this exclusive group.

After a defeat to Poland and France, Slovenia's win over Belgium moved them up to third place in Group D for the time being. Doncic played a significant role in this victory, scoring a game-high 26 points despite shooting 9 of 23 from the field and 2 of 11 from 3-point range.

Through three games, Doncic is averaging an impressive 33 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 9.7 assists. On Sunday, he recorded his fourth triple-double at EuroBasket with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists in Slovenia's 86-69 win over Belgium.

This achievement makes Doncic the fourth player in EuroBasket history to record a triple-double, and the youngest player to reach 400 EuroBasket points since Tony Parker in 2007, at the age of 26 years and 184 days old.

Doncic's triple-double also marks a significant milestone in his career, as he is now the fastest player in 21st century EuroBasket history to reach 400 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists, accomplishing this in just 19 games.

Moreover, Doncic's impressive performances have moved him up to seventh in the NBA's all-time list for triple-doubles, with 82.

As the group stage of the tournament continues, Slovenia will conclude their games against Iceland on Tuesday and Israel on Thursday. Doncic's performances will undoubtedly play a crucial role in determining Slovenia's position in the knockout round, as the top four teams in each group advance.

Despite an injury scare during a warm-up game against Latvia earlier this month, Doncic has erased any concerns about his health. He is now fully fit and ready to continue his impressive run at EuroBasket.

It's clear that Doncic is a force to be reckoned with at EuroBasket 2022. His impressive statistics and consistent performances have solidified his status as one of the tournament's standout players. As the tournament progresses, it will be fascinating to see how Doncic continues to perform and if he can help Slovenia secure a place in the knockout round.