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Sweden 81-84 Slovenia summary: FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 qualifier

Luka Doncic

Sweden 81-84 Slovenia

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Cheers for joining us today for this riveting World Cup qualifier as Sweden pushed Eurobasket champions Slovenia all the way but just fell short in the final minutes of the action. 

Luka Doncic was the star attraction in Stockholm and the Dallas Mavericks man delivered the good for his side hitting 31 points as Slovenia progress to the next stage of the qualification process for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

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FT at the Hovet Arena: Sweden 81-84 Slovenia

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All over in Stockholm and heartbreak for Sweden as they just fall short after a huge battle with the mighty Slovenia with the Dragic brothers and Luka Doncic.

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Dragic sinks the two free throws and Slovenia lead by 3

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Sweden foul with 2.8 on the clock... 

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SWE 81-82

Drama here in Sweden as the home side are gifted two chances to hit threes and spurn both !

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Slovenia call a time-out

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Four seconds left and Slovenia have the ball

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What a battle we've had this evening in Stockholm and a game that will live for some time in the memories of Sweden fans... They've pushed the current Eurobasket champions all the way.

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Q4: 0:30

SWE 81-82 SLO

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Sweden call a time-out with just over 30 seconds on the clock.

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Dragic bags a three but Pantzer replies as Sweden are awarded two further free throws... 

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Q4: 2:50

SWE 79-77 SLO

Doncic fouls Pantzer and Sweden are awarded two free throws... Pantzer drops both as Sweden take a lead 

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Q4: 4:02

Sweden draw level as Brigander drops an alley-oop to make it 75-75... Slovenia call a time-out...

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31 points from the Dallas Mavericks man tonight

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Q4: 4:50

SWE 71-75 SLO

Sweden pull it back to just 2 points from being 12 down at the start of the quarter.... Just as we say that Doncic nets a basket....

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Q4: 7:01

SWE 66-73 SLO

...and just when you think Sweden have blown it, the home side claw themselves back into contention once again 

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Nikolic bags the first triple of the quarter as Sweden call a time-out... The home side trailing by 12 ...

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Q4: 9:39

SWE 61-70 SLO

Doncic takes a break as pressure falls on Sweden to keep within touch with time running down

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Q3

Sweden 61-70 Slovenia

29 points from Luka !

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Slovenia six points ahead as we head towards the end of the third quarter... Slovenia still looking solid but Sweden keeping in touch with the current Eurobasket champions.

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Q3: 0:40

Sublime play from Doncic as the Mavs star hits his 29th point finding the basket as he falls backwards.... what a player this 23-year-old ....

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Doncic on fire in the Hovet Arena

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Doncic has been on court for 26 of the 27 minutes of game time

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Q3: 3:30

SWE 54-60 SLO

Sweden refuse to roll-over and once again dig deep to claw their way back into the contest

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Hakanson the star man for Sweden on 16 points

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Critical time of the game for Sweden and impressive that the home side maintain their focus and keep faith n the game plan that has served them so well up to this point.

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Doncic now on 22 points !

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Q3: 5:30

SWE 49-56 SLO

Sweden call a time-out as the visitors start to generate a seven point lead....

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Q3: 7:10

SWE 47-48 SLO

Slovenia still managing to keep their noses in front. 

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Q3: 8:30

Doncic and Dragic have 34 of the 46 points racked up by Slovenia

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We're back in action at the Hovet Arena

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Doncic

Doncic's numbers at the break

The Dallas Mavs star has begged 18 points with 7 rebounds.... 2 assists and four turnovers. Doncic has hit the highest points tally at the Hovet Arena 

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Nowitzki watching the action in Stockholm

Former Mavs star Dirk Nowitzki (currently working for the Dallas franchise in an advisory capacity) is watching the action in Stockholm tonight and even joined in the baiting of Doncic with an 'over-rated' chant.

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HT

Sweden 41-41 Slovenia

Doncic gives possession away cheaply and Sweden steal in for two points in the final seconds of the haf to tie the game. 

It's been a pulsating half in the Hovet Arena where the home side acquitted themselves admirably despite a poor half.

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Q3: 1:00

SWE 37-38 SLO

A minute of the half remaining in Stockholm and Sweden very much in this contest. Ludwig Degernäs will be the happier of the team coaches as we approach the interval.

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SWE 37-34 SLO

Time-out called by Sweden....

Hakanson with an incredible triple from distance gives Sweden a three point lead

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SWE 32-32 SLO

Doncic levels things...

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Q2: 3:44

SWE 30-29 SLO

Sweden take the lead for the first time in the contest as Pantzar steals and bags two points

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Q2: 5:20

SWE 26-27 SLO

It's been a colossal effort from the home side as Doncic returns to the action after just 60 seconds on the bench

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Doncic gets his first break of the evening as he is replaced by Zoran Dragic

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SWE 24-25 SLO

Aleksander Sekulić calls a time out as Sweden bring it back to just one point....

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Q2: 8:39

SWE 19-25 SLO

Nikolic bags three points to extend Slovenia's lead. Doncic remains on the court and yet to be subbed by Aleksander Sekulić

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Q1

SWE 17-22 SLO

End of Q1 and Slovenia very much in charge but every credit to the home side who refuse to let the visitors open up a considerable lead with Rush and Hakanson impressive for the home side.

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SWE 17-22 SLO

Erik Rush drops  an incredible 3 from the side and Sweden are back in the mix with Slovenia stil just five points ahead

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By any means necessary.....

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2:35

SWE 14-19 SLO

Slovenia call a time-out as Sweden manages to claw the game back to just five points as Hakanson sinks a morale boosting triple.

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4:41

SWE 7-15 SLO

Slow offensive start for the home side who have no answer for Slovenia's stars Doncic and Dragic.

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Sweden call out a time out after four minutes as Ludvig Degernas gives words if advice to his side as his side are 2/8.

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6:44

SWE 5-10 SLO

Both Doncic and Dragic with all Slovenia's points so far

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7:58

SWE 5-8 SLO

Solid start from both teams with Slovenia ahead, Doncic sinking his first triple of the night.

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Off we go as Slovenia win the tip-off..... 

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The tip-off at the Hovet Arena is just seconds away as the 8,000 fans packed into the arena await in eager anticipation to see Doncic at close quarter. 

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Both Doncic and Dragic start for the Slovenian side this afternoon. 

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First up at the Hovet Arena is the national anthem of both participating nations, the guests Slovenia first, followed by today's hosts Sweden.

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Doncic star Stockholm attraction

The Dallas Mavericks PG is the undoubted star attraction today as Slovenia face Sweden. Doncic's presence has seen the game at the Hovet Arena being a sell out as fans clamour to see one of the biggest names in the NBA.

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Luka Doncic

50th vs 5th in FIBA ranking

Sweden are very much the underdogs today with the home side ranked 50th in the lastest FIBA rankings. Slovenia current Eurobasket champions are currently ranked fifth best in the world.

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Dragic

Dragic returns

Last Thursday's win over Croatia saw Goran Dragic back on the court in a Slovenian jersey after an almost five-year break and played his last game for his country in Ljubljana.

Luka Doncic was superb for the hosts, posting a near triple-double with 21 points (3/5 2PT, 3/9 3PT, 6/8 FT), 8 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 turnovers, 2 steals, and 28 PIR.

Goran Dragic scored 19 points (8/12 2PT, 0/4 3PT, 3/7 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 turnover, 1 steal, and 14 PIR.

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Last meeting between Sweden-Slovenia

The last time both nations went head to head was in Kopen on Sunday 28 November 2021 when Slovenia ran out with a 94-89 win. Obviously the Slovenian side were without NBA stars Luka Doncic and Goran Dragic. 

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SWE

Group C standings

This is how the Group C table looks ahead on tonight's action with Sweden-Slovenia coming up first and later tonight Finland travel to Croatia. Doncic's Slovenia and Finland have already guaranteed a place in the next stage with the final spot up for grabs. Sweden need to beat Slovenia in Stockholm to stand any chance of progressing. 

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No Spires for the Swedes

The Swedish side will be without free agent Nick Spires with a sprained wrist ruling out the former Real Betis forward.

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The Swedes need a win to stand a chance of advancing with Slovenia having already guaranteed their place in the next stage if qualification as 12 sides from Europe search for a place in the 2023 World Cup which will be staged in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.

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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the FIFA 2023 World Cup qualifying game from Stockholm as Sweden welcome Slovenia.

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