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NBA fans react to Luka Doncic’s explosive 39-point display in Slovenia loss

Luka Doncic wowed NBA fans with a stellar performance for Slovenia at Eurobasket, but it wasn't enough to help them beat France.

By Divij Kulkarni

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic looks on before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic looks on before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. / Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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Luka Doncic has been one of the most discussed NBA stars of the summer. With pictures and interviews about the Los Angeles Lakers man's new physique going viral on social media, fans have been dying to see him in action. Their first opportunity is at the ongoing EuroBasket championship.

Slovenia have started their tournament with two losses in the group stage. Doncic is doing what he can for his team, but the gulf in quality between his team and others is apparent. In a 103-95 loss to France, Luka's performance still became a topic of conversation online.

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Doncic had 39 points in the game, to go along with eight rebounds and nine assists. He took a lot of punishment physically as well, earning 20 free throws and making 19. And fans had a lot to say about his performance.

"MVP and championship season loading this year for Luka and the Lakers!" wrote one fan. "I think he has long beaten the overweight allegations," commented another.

"Luka is absolutely good. Slovenia team sucks," observed a third fan. "This man is going to tear up the NBA next season and no one will be able to top him," said a fourth.

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"Yeah Luka is going to be fine this season. How many more games does Slovenia have left till we can focus on the Lakers again?" asked a fifth fan.

Slovenia has to win their next three games if they want to qualify, but failing that, a group stage exit seems like a foregone conclusion at this point. Doncic will want to go far in the tournament and he's shown that he's more than willing to try and make that happen singlehandedly.

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