Slovenia emerged victorious in the EuroBasket 2022 Group 2 premiere derby in Cologne. The European Champions beat Lithuania 92-85 and… they started off perfectly in their attempt to defend their crown.

With five players finishing in double figures and Barcelona center Mike Tobey at his best at the basket (24 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks), Slovenia withstood pressure from Lithuania, who looked up to 37th. closer to victory.

However, the experience of Goran Dragic resolved … the Gordian knot for the Slovenians: the Chicago Bulls point guard shot from 6.75 and gave his team the necessary momentum. Then Aleksandar Sekulic’s team took advantage of their accuracy from the free throw line and didn’t worry until the final 92-85.

In addition to Toby, Goran Dragic (19 points, 3/4 quarter), Yaka Blazic (14 points, 2/2 quarter), Vlatko Jansar (11 points, 2/2 quarter), and the star of the team Luka Doncic , added 14 points and 10 assists, but had them with his … miss (4/14 shots). Panathinaikos defender/forward Marius Grigonis scored 18 points from Lithuania.

Quarters: 27-27, 51-48, 69-67, 92-85

RES – OIE