Doncic 42+10 wins record: responding to injuries + challenging Germany, surrounded by reporters

On September 8, in the 2025 European Cup 1/8 finals, Slovenia eliminated Italy 84-77. Lakers superstar Doncic played a super-god battle, making 11 of 19 shots, 5 of 11 of 3-pointers, 15 of 16 free throws, scored 42 points, 10 rebounds and 3 steals, scoring 22 points in the first quarter, protecting rebounds and winning all four free throws at critical moments in the final quarter, and finally leading the team to refuse to reverse; Slovenia advanced to the quarterfinals and will fight the German men's basketball team in the quarter-finals.

In the game of eliminating Italy in the 1/8 final, Doncic started the super mode early, scored 22 points in the first quarter, led the team to lead 29-11 by 18 points, contributed 8 points in the second quarter, and scored only 5 points in the third quarter. Doncic encountered various double-teams in the last quarter, and Slovenia was chased by Italy 21-6 to 1 point. At the decisive moment, Doncic protected the rebound and made all four free throws, and finally led the team to advance to the quarterfinals with thrilling progress.

Doncic won multiple records in one game -

1. Doncic scored 22 points on 7 of 10 shots in the first quarter, setting a record for the highest score in this event in a single quarter

2. Doncic scored at least 25 points in the European Cup for 6 consecutive games. The last European Cup scored less than 25 points back to the quarter-finals of 2022 lost to Poland; Greek legend Nick Galis 19 consecutive European Cup games and maintained a historical record of 25+, Antetokounmpo has scored 25+ in 9 consecutive European Cups in 9 consecutive European Cups, and Doncic has become Slovenia 4th player in the European Cup history with a total score of 500 points

44. Doncic has become a player in the history of the European Cup that has achieved at least 40+ in a single game in the history of the European Cup. He scored 47 points in a single game against France in 2022.

5. Doncic has achieved his fourth single game in this European Cup in just halftime. Galis set a record of 30+ in 5 times in a single game in 1989. Doncic is expected to tie the record of Greek legend

6. Doncic has only 22 games and his total score has ranked among the top 50 in the European Cup's historical scoring list.

7. Doncic surpassed Jaka Rakovic (509 points), tied with Ivo Daneu (515 points), second only to Dragic (696 points) in the European Cup scoring list in Slovenia.

When Doncic was interviewed in the mixed interview area, he was surrounded by reporters, highlighting his super-giant style. When talking about his injuries, Doncic said: Yes, this hurts. I need treatment now. But everything will be fine.

Speaking of the victory, Doncic said: They first used the switch to defend against me, and then I got some points, and then started to double-team. But as I said before the start of the European Championship, we have confidence. Next up against Germany will be a very tough game, but we have to believe in ourselves.