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After recording a historic triple-double against Belgium, Luka Doncic came close to another one against Israel, falling just one assist short. Still, the Los Angeles Lakers star led Slovenia to a crucial 106-96 victory over Israel, a result that sends France to the top of Group D, while both Slovenia and Israel must now wait for the outcome of the clash between Poland and Belgium. Dončić finished the game with 37 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists, shooting 8/10 on two-pointers, 4/11 from beyond the arc, and a perfect 9/9 from the free-throw line.

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After a 0-2 start, things are bound to get better for Slovenia, which has to face Belgium, Israel and Iceland, aiming for a 3-2 record, which can be enough for the third spot of Group D and a ticket to the Round of 16. Doncic’s echoed this sentiment talking after the game to the press: “”The goal is to get out of the group. In both matches so far, we have given our all, we are really giving our all. We are here to represent Slovenia and try to win and we will continue to fight. I think we have proven that we can do it, all the guys fought, really all credit to everyone. We win and lose as a team. I made a lot of mistakes today and I know that I can be much better. The analysis will be important and that we prepare as well as possible”.

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Lauri Markkanen dropped 31 points as Finland dismissed Belgium 92-74 to seal their 500th international win emphatically. Markkanen added 5 rebounds and 2 steals to his stat line to secure Finland's second win in preparation for FIBA EuroBasket 2025.

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Greece tippoed off its preparation games ahead of the 2025 EuroBasket by beating Belgium 74 – 60 in Athens. The winning side dominated the final quarter 22-11 to get the victory. Dinos Mitoglou stood out from Greece with 18 points in 17:24.

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Greece superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was out while his older brother Thanasis Antetokounmpo played his first game after 461 games, scoring six points in 12:34.

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Jordan Schakel, a former Wizards player, joined Belgian team BC Oostende for the 2025-26 season.

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Finch had been coaching the Sheffield Sharks since 1997 and wasn’t sure where it was all going. As he bounced from England to Germany to Belgium, coaching teams like the Giessen 46ers and Euphony Bree, Finch was also applying to Division III coaching gigs in an effort to return home. He missed out on several opportunities but eventually coached the British National Team at the London Olympics and returned stateside with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Houston Rockets’ developmental league affiliate.

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Former Grizzlies player Timmy Allen signed with Belgian team BC Oostende for the 2024-25 season.

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Now, as Embiid gets heckled at the Paris Games (so far the tournament has been held in a soccer stadium, just outside of Lille, near the Belgian border), his American teammates protect him by returning the crowd’s taunts. Embiid and teammates wave at the crowd, daring them to boo even more. It happened Saturday before, during and after Embiid’s 15-point effort against Puerto Rico. “We are all on Jo’s side,” James said. “Jo’s in great spirits, we’re all in great spirits, and as his 11 teammates, we just give him the support that he needs both on the floor and off the floor if needed.”

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Lee also played professionally in Israel, Belgium and Germany. Lee interviewed for NBA coaching jobs with the Celtics, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards before getting his first coaching job with the Hornets. Lee said he received “positive” feedback from interviews. Through all the rejections, Lee said, he “never” lost faith that he would become a coach in the NBA. “My faith in myself. My faith in the right thing coming at the right time never wavered,” Lee said. “There was a lot of joy in getting the Charlotte job. And I also get to do it in a city that’s great. A basketball city. I get to work for a president that I have a ton of respect for. And he’s really good. “And then there is a new ownership that is going to invest in the team and help us get to where we need to be. And the talent on the roster … There is so much excitement.”

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Scott Agness: Pacers hosting pre-draft workout No. 3 on June 12. Yongxi Cui (China), Thijs De Ridder (Belgium), Jack Gohlke (Oakland), Emanuel Miller (TCU), Ajay Mitchell (UCSB), Tyson Walker (Michigan State)

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Former Cavaliers player RJ Nembhard signed with Belgian team BC Oostende for the 2023-24 season.

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