The Slovenian men's basketball team suffered a heavy defeat against Estonia in their final group stage match of the first round of qualification for the 2027 World Championship, losing 62-93. The game was dominated by Estonia throughout, who led significantly at halftime and maintained control until the end. Coach Aleksander Sekulić acknowledged that his team allowed Estonia to play freely, leading to a lack of cohesion and numerous mistakes. This loss marked the third-largest defeat in Slovenia's basketball history, with the largest being a 43-point loss to the United States in 2014. The performance highlighted issues with both offensive and defensive strategies, as well as player nerves and errors.
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