Doncic erupts for EuroBasket's best scoring performance in 65 years
Luka Doncic put in one of international basketball's best performances ever in Slovenia's 88-82 win Wednesday over France at EuroBasket 2022.
The Dallas Mavericks talent poured in 47 points on 15-of-23 shooting from the field, ranking second for the most points in a single game in the tournament's history.
Doncic also had seven rebounds, five assists, and four steals as Slovenia took control of the top spot in Group B with the Round of 16 next.
LEGENDARY. Luka Doncic is simply out of this world! ๐ธ
โ #EuroBasket 2022 (@EuroBasket) September 7, 2022
Most points in a EuroBasket game in the last 65 years, and we are all witnesses.
๐ 47 PTS | 7 REB | 5 AST | 4 STL#EuroBasket x #BringTheNoise pic.twitter.com/4FcDw7S3y6
Belgium guard Eddy Terrace still owns the EuroBasket record with his 63-point showing against Albania in 1957. However, Doncic overtook Greek legend Nikos Galis, whose 46 points in 1983 against Sweden had long stood as the second-best mark.
Doncic and Slovenia will next face Belgium when the Round of 16 begins Saturday. The Belgians finished fourth in Group A behind Spain, Turkey, and Montenegro.