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[Saba Sports News] uka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are set to face off in a must-win Olympic qualifier semi-final on Saturday. Slovenia will take on Greece, with the winner advancing to the final against either Croatia or the Dominican Republic.
A loss for either Doncic or Antetokounmpo means missing out on the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Even with a win, they must still secure a victory in the final to earn an Olympic spot. Doncic had a standout performance against New Zealand, posting 36 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists to push Slovenia into the knockout stage. However, a missed three-pointer prevented Slovenia from facing the Dominican Republic instead of Croatia.
Slovenia had a remarkable debut in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, narrowly missing out on medals. They are relying on Doncic to lead them again. Greece, seeking their first Olympic appearance since 2008, will be excited to have Antetokounmpo’s potential medal-winning presence.
Antetokounmpo leads the tournament in scoring, averaging 32 points per game, while Doncic is close behind with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists per game. Despite the Dominican Republic missing Karl-Anthony Towns, they remain a formidable opponent, as does Croatia, the best performers in their group.
Both teams face strong challenges ahead, and a win on Saturday is just the first step towards securing a spot in the 2024 Olympics.