Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Greece to victory over Luka Doncic's Slovenia in Olympic qualifying semifinal

Sports | July 6, 2024, 7:04 p.m.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the cusp of securing his first Olympics berth after Greece's decisive victory over Luka Doncic and Slovenia, led by a dominant performance from Thomas Walkup. The team, under coach Vassilis Spanoulis, has had their sights set on the Olympics and is now just one win away from achieving that goal. The match marked the first time NBA stars Antetokounmpo and Doncic faced off while representing their national teams. Greece's strong front line and aggressive play outmatched Slovenia throughout the game. In other semifinal matchups, Croatia defeated the Dominican Republic, Brazil overcame the Philippines, and Latvia secured a victory over Cameroon. These results have set the stage for intense finals, with berths for the Paris Olympics at stake. The road to the Olympics is paved with fierce competition and high stakes for these teams, each vying for a chance to showcase their talent on the global stage.