Overview

• Slovenia fell 95–103 to France despite 39 points, eight rebounds and nine assists from Luka Dončić.
• Two defeats to open Group D leave Slovenia facing elimination unless it wins at least two of the next three games.
• Belgium, Iceland and Israel await next in group play, opponents viewed as more manageable for the 2017 champions.
• Serbia edged host Latvia 84–80 in Riga as Nikola Jokić posted 39 points and 10 rebounds to keep an unbeaten start.
• Germany is also undefeated with three convincing wins, and a Serbia–Germany clash would only occur in the final if both top their groups.