Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic put on a show, recording a 36-point triple-double to lift Slovenia over New Zealand at the Olympic qualifiers in Greece. This win secures Slovenia’s spot in the semifinals, where they’ll face a familiar foe – Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece.

Slovenia needed a win by at least 10 points to avoid elimination, and Doncic delivered in a big way with 36 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.While Slovenia emerged victorious, Doncic acknowledged a missed opportunity late in the game that could have impacted their semifinal opponent.

“We owed it to the fans after the Croatia game,” Doncic admitted. “Today we showed the real Slovenia. Just a shame about the last shot, it could’ve meant an easier path. But Greece is a tough matchup regardless of when we face them.”

This win comes after a disappointing loss to Croatia, where Doncic felt he didn’t contribute enough. However, he’s proud of how the team bounced back against New Zealand. Now, Slovenia sets their sights on Greece, knowing a victory is crucial to secure their spot in the Olympics.