Luka Doncic on officiating vs. Canada: ‘This is not fair’
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By HoopsHype | September 6, 2023
What’s the buzz on Twitter? Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavsIs Luka the perimeter version of Shaq? Because of his size and ability (Most of the time) to play through contact, people can get away with physicality against him that they wouldn’t against others. – 1:04 PM Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavsSlovenia is supposed to play two games in the consolation bracket tomorrow vs Lithuania and on Sat. I’m never in favor of load management, but I really hope Luka doesn’t play either of those games. They don’t mean anything. @FIBA would be best served eliminating these games. – 12:44 PM Jorge Sierra @hoopshypeLuka Doncic after losing to Canada: “There’s a lot of emotions. A lot of times I don’t control myself, which I’ve been having problems with. But, you know, the referees told one of the guys we’re not gonna call a foul on him because he’s coming at us. I think this is not fair.” pic.twitter.com/dRhEsm16Tw – 11:17 AM Donatas Urbonas @UrbodoSekulic on Luka Doncic’s emotions:“It’s difficult to play and control emotions when you get hit constantly all game long. I know it’s not great, it doesn’t look good, but it’s very difficult & frustrating. He is a great player & it’s tough to guard him in a legal way.” – 11:02 AM Bill Simmons @BillSimmonsCanada/Slovenia was hilarious — just a heroic battle between Luka and Dillon Brooks to see who would get kicked out first. Also, SGA was the best guy on the court. Yeah I said it. – 10:52 AM Donatas Urbonas @UrbodoLuka Doncic on Dillon Brooks:“A lot of people don’t like him, but I respect him for what he does. And he does that really good.” – 10:51 AM Kristian Winfield @KrisplashedMaybe I’m pessimistic but Dallas absolutely NEEDED an athletic rim-protecting center to help Luka Doncic, and Christian Wood was not the answer, so now he’s supposed to be the answer next to LeBron and AD?I guess we’ll see just how much better LeBron can make you this season. – 10:46 AM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBAThinking about this after seeing Luka get ejected this morning: I would like to read an article/study that explores the why behind certain players complaining to refs/getting technicals so much more than others.I think we know it’s some sort of combination of competitiveness… – 10:28 AM Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahonLuka Doncic’s World Cup run ends with Slovenia’s 100-89 loss to Canada in the quarterfinals. He was ejected after getting his second technical in the fourth quarter. – 10:26 AM Royce Young @royceyoungSGA was the best player on the floor today as Canada advance to the semifinals, taking down Luka Doncic and Slovenia.– SGA: 31 points on 8-12 shooting, 10 rebounds, 4 assists– Lu Dort: 8 points (2-4 from 3) – 10:24 AM Tommy Beer @TommyBeerAnd Luka just got a technical and got ejectedRef gonna catch heat but Luka was whining and crying the entire game. – 10:07 AM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050Dillon Brooks and Luka Doncic both ejected over the span of 30 seconds in the 4th quarter of a quarterfinals game. FIBA officials, man. Come on. – 10:07 AM Eric Smith @Eric__SmithDillon Brooks ejected with 7:06 to go. Canada up 15.This could be huge. Brooks was on Luka. Dort now drawing the assignment but he just picked up his 4th foul.Hang tight, 🇨🇦. – 10:05 AM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacobCanada takes an 80-71 lead into the fourth quarter, SGA continues to dominate with 22 and RJ right there with him with 19. Brooks playing his role to a T again. Luka looms with 25.#FIBAWC – 9:54 AM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050SGA through 3 quarters: 22 points on 10 shots (6-for-7 from inside the arc, 7-for-7 from the line).Luka: 25-4-4Those 2 have been every bit as good as advertised.Canada by 9 going into the 4th quarter after outscoring Slovenia 30-21 in the 3rd. – 9:53 AM Donatas Urbonas @UrbodoLuka Doncic made a money sign gesture toward the VIP tribune where the FIBA executives were seated.This gesture followed a highly emotional reaction from the crowd and the Slovenia team due to a foul call on RJ Barrett. – 9:47 AM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050Where would this Canadian team be if not for Dillon Brooks? They’d be watching the quarterfinals from home. He saved their tails against Spain the other day and, now, his defensive work on Luka in this 3rd quarter has completely turned the game. What a tournament for him. – 9:47 AM Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavsLuka is normally so automatic when he gets below the dotted line in the lane. He’s getting where he needs to go, just not finishing. And if that’s not going to happen, this game is done – 9:44 AM Doug Smith @SmithRaps3 PFs on Doncic, Canada up a dozen and their third quarter play has been excellent basically the entire tournament – 9:42 AM Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbarCanada 50Slovenia 50Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Luka Doncic living up to the hype at halftime.SGA13 PTS5-7 FGLuka17 PTS5-12 FGWinner goes to the semifinals. – 9:19 AM Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavsSensational half 50-50. Luka 17-3-3. Slovenia 3pt shooting has been what it needs to be on 10-17. 52% overall. Shai 13-3-2. Cousin NAW w/10 as Canada shot 58% (Had been well over 60 for much of the half. – 9:18 AM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_FeigenGreat half of World Cup hoops. Canada 50, Slovenia 50. As entertaining as it’s been close. Luka and Shai do their thing. Strong play from Dillon Brooks, but Slovenia screening to get switches and get him off Luka. – 9:18 AM Donatas Urbonas @UrbodoLuka Doncic at halftime vs. potentially the best perimeter defenders (Brooks, Dort) he faced in national teams basketball:17 PTS5/12 FG2 REB3 AST1 STL1 TO14 EFF🇸🇮 vs. 🇨🇦 50-50 – 9:17 AM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacobTied at 50 heading into halftime. Plenty of lead changes in a tight game, SGA (13pts) and Luka (17pts) have gone back and forth, Slovenia shooting the lights out with 10-of-15 from deep.#FIBAWC – 9:17 AM Doug Smith @SmithRaps50-50 Canada-Slovenia at the half. Super fun game, SGA’s got 13, 17 for Luka. Small ball effective for Canada but Slovenia’s made 10 3s – 9:16 AM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050Fun half. 18 lead changes. Both teams shooting over 50%, including a combined 16-for-31 from 3-point range.The cousins, Shai (13) and Nickeil (10), have combined for 23 points. Brooks and Dort with 8 apiece. Luka leads all scorers with 17 points.Tied at 50 after 20 minutes. – 9:15 AM Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavsDon’t see how Slovenia can win this game the way the game is being officiated. Luka getting killed on every foray into the lane and attempts to finish – 9:09 AM Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDALuka Doncic complains the most out of every basketball player in the world.In the first half against Canada, however, he has every right to be complaining. – 9:08 AM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050Canada goes small midway through Q2. Smart adjustment from Jordi & Co with Doncic burning them on switches. They’ve got 2 of the best perimeter defenders in Brooks and Dort but Luka’s eyes are lighting up whenever a big’s switched onto him (and Slovenia’s shooters are red hot). – 9:05 AM Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavsVERY high quality 1st qtr Canada leads Slovenia 26-24. The stars playing like stars. SGA unstoppable in the pull-up game w/8. Luka w/7 and 2 assts. Canada switching on every possession. Not sure that’s the best way to play him. Especially when you have Brooks and Dort to play him – 8:51 AM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050Canada leads Slovenia by 2 after 1Q.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 8 points, 4-5 FG, 1 assist. Has scored or assisted on 11 of Canada’s 26 points.Luka Doncic: 7 points, 2 assists. Has scored or assisted on 13 of Slovenia’s 24 points. – 8:50 AM Donatas Urbonas @UrbodoDillon Brooks in three minutes of the Canada vs. Slovenia game:– booed by the local fans– unsportsmanlike foul for elbowing Zoran Dragic– blowing kisses to the Filipino crowd after a 3-pointer– under Luka Doncic’s skin from the tip-off – 8:39 AM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050Brooks starts on Doncic. One or both have missed each of the last 7 meetings between Dallas and Memphis so they’ve only matched up once over the past 2 NBA seasons and not since Dec. 8, 2021. Luka had 26-8-7 in that game but committed 9 turnovers, with Dillon the primary defender – 8:32 AM Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynoldsShai. Luka. The last spot in the semifinals. Olympic ramifications for the European nations. @SmithRaps pounding the coffee in Mississauga. Let’s do this, shall we? – 8:29 AM Doug Smith @SmithRaps3 key Canada questions:Can they guard Luka without fouling?Can they handle 7-foot Mike Tobey on the glass?Can they make enough three pointers? – 7:51 AM GeorgeZakkas @ZakkasGeorge🇸🇮 Luca Doncic has combined 20+ points, 5+ rebounds and 5+ assists in three #FIBAWC games, no player has done it more often over the last 30 years (also Carlos Arroyo, 3 games). He is averaging 26.4 points per game, the most for a player in his first FIBA World Cup tournament… pic.twitter.com/MNA6esN98t – 4:23 AM Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavsSlovenia 3 keys vs CanadaHow healthy is Luka’s thigh? Will he relentlessly drive the ball rather than settle for 3ptrs.How physical will officials allow Brooks and Dort to be with Luka.How well do they shoot 3ptrs. They take the most (33.8) Their 31.4% is lowest among last 8 – 5:40 PM More on this storyline
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