On September 1 , in Group D of the 2025 European Basketball Cup, Slovenia defeated Belgium 86-69 with Luka Dončić's historic triple-double performance, winning its first victory of the tournament.

Belgium briefly led for 44 seconds at the start of the game, but Slovenia quickly adjusted their lineup, opting for a smaller team and seizing the initiative through defense and mismatched offense. The 2017 European Championship champions established a lead in the first half, extending the lead to 21 points in the final quarter before ultimately winning the game.

The highlight of the game was Dončić's milestone performance. He contributed 26 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds, becoming only the fourth player in EuroCup history to achieve a triple-double since 1995. Even more impressive, Dončić accumulated over 400 points, 100 assists, and 100 rebounds in just 19 EuroCup games .

In terms of statistics, Slovenia showed an overwhelming advantage in rebounding, leading 43 to 31 , and outscored Belgium in interior scoring 40 to 18. The team's defense was also very oppressive, making it difficult for the opponent to find an offensive rhythm.

With this victory, Slovenia finally secured their first win after losses to Poland and France, bringing their record to 1-2 . They will face Iceland on September 2nd to continue their progress. Meanwhile, Belgium, led by coach Dario Girja , suffered their second group stage loss, bringing their record to 1-2 . They will need to fight hard for victory against Israel.