EuroBasket 2025: Luka Doncic Grabs Neck in Visible Pain After Scary Collision vs Belgium

Slovenia’s hopes at EuroBasket 2025 were dealt an anxious moment during their crucial clash against Belgium, as Luka Doncic was left clutching his neck after a hard collision. The incident came when Doncic ran into a moving screen and appeared to take a shoulder to the face. Immediately wincing in pain, the Lakers star grabbed at his neck, sparking concern among teammates, fans, and commentators alike.

On the broadcast, commentators noted the dangerous nature of the play while emphasizing that it did not appear intentional. “Oh, Luka just getting a shot to the face. I don’t think that was intentional,” one said, before comparing it to an earlier foul. “That time it’s taken out Doncic in his face. Could be a dangerous play… I wouldn’t be surprised if they upgraded it. But to think that he’s done it on purpose, I would highly doubt that. ”

Despite the scare, Doncic continued to battle through, once again carrying Slovenia on both ends of the floor. Through three quarters, he had already posted a near triple-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists, underlining his importance to a Slovenian squad fighting to avoid an 0–3 start in Group D.

Slovenia led Belgium 81–61 late in the fourth, with Dončić’s leadership proving decisive. But the sight of him grabbing his neck will remain a lingering concern as Slovenia looks to regroup for the rest of the tournament.

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