Overview
- Tipoff is scheduled for 17:00 in Katowice, with coverage in France on TMC, TF1+ and beIN Sports 1.
- The game is part of the second day of the group stage, with both teams seeking a strong position for the round of 16 and valuable seeding.
- France opened with a 92-64 win over Belgium after an unbeaten preparation run, and Slovenia enters under pressure following its loss to Poland.
- Luka Dončić posted 34 points and nine assists against Poland, and France coach Frédéric Fauthoux says the plan is to reduce his shooting efficiency and playmaking impact.
- Recent France–Slovenia clashes include Nicolas Batum’s decisive 2021 Olympic block and Dončić’s 47-point outing at Euro 2022, underscoring a lively recent rivalry.