Overview

• Owner Jeanie Buss and GM Rob Pelinka traveled to Katowice and said they have “zero problems” with Dončić playing for Slovenia, framing the trip as a show of support.
• Dončić had 34 points, nine assists, five steals and two blocks in a 105-95 defeat to host Poland, becoming the first player in EuroBasket history with at least 30 points, five assists and five steals in a game.
• Poland’s balanced attack, led by Jordan Loyd’s 32 points and Mateusz Ponitka’s 23, contrasted with Slovenia’s reliance on Dončić despite strong outings from Edo Murić and Gregor Hrovat.
• Reports highlighted Dončić’s offseason conditioning gains, with team officials noting he is in great shape following a significant body transformation.
• After a brief knee scare in an exhibition, Dončić was cleared and kept playing; he signed a three-year, $165 million Lakers extension on Aug. 2, and Slovenia faces France next in group play.