Mavs WATCH: Luka Film Room; Slovenia World Cup Prep

DallasBasketball.com goes into the film room to do a deep dive into Luka Doncic's first two exhibition games for Slovenia before the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is currently participating with the Slovenian national team ahead of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The team is in the midst of a seven-game exhibition schedule, but Doncic missed the first and participated in the two matchups against Greece. 

"The goal is always same — to win the championship," Doncic said. "Of course, this is a wish, but what actually happens in the competition is another matter. I am very motivated myself, and I was additionally motivated by the failure of my team in the NBA and the failure of Slovenia last year.

"But you always look forward," Doncic explained. "We don't care what happened last year." 

Doncic recorded a triple-double in the first exhibition match, finishing with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 14 assists. His performance ended early in the second game, but he scored 18 first-half points before knocking knees with a rival player — causing him to sit out for the rest of the game due out of precaution. 

A full breakdown of Doncic's two exhibitions can be viewed in the embedded YouTube video below. Subscribe to my channel for more content about Doncic and the Mavs throughout the FIBA World Cup and the 2023-24 NBA season. 

The next opponent on Slovenia's preparation schedule is against Montenegro on Aug. 8 in Ljubljana — the final game held in the country before heading to Malaga, Spain, for matchups against Spain and Team USA. The final exhibition matchup will take place against Japan in Tokyo prior to play against Group F in Okinawa. 

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Grant Afseth is a Dallas Mavericks reporter for DallasBasketball.com and an NBA reporter for NBA Analysis Network. He previously covered the Indiana Pacers and NBA for CNHI's Kokomo Tribune and various NBA teams for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. Follow him on Twitter (@grantafseth), Facebook (@grantgafseth), and YouTube (@grantafseth).

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