In his debut, he scored 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists! Doncic is impressive! The NBA season opener against the Warriors.

The slimmer version of Doncic (who lost about 28 pounds during the summer break) played his first game for the national team this year,logging 24 minutes, making 5 out of 11 shots, including 3 out of 6 from three-point range, and hitting 6 out of 13 free throws for a total of 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists.Aside from his free-throw shooting, his performance was flawless.

Unfortunately, Slovenia lost to Germany with a score of 89-103.

When discussing his commitment to the national team, Doncic stated that the decision to represent the country should be made by the players rather than the clubs, and he has always enjoyed it. The Lakers have never imposed restrictions on this. In this year's Euro Championship, Slovenia, led by Doncic, is in Group D, facing opponents like France, Poland, Israel, Belgium, and Iceland.

It's worth mentioning that according to insider Shams,the NBA season opener for the 25-26 season will kick off on October 22nd, Beijing time, with two matchups that are truly blockbuster events: Rockets vs. Thunder and Warriors vs. Lakers.One must say that the scheduling is well done, creating a frenzy of attention.

In the matchup between the Warriors and Lakers, Curry, Butler, and Draymond Green will face off against LeBron James, Doncic, and Reeves. These longtime rivals never lack attention, akin to the NBA's Spring Festival Gala, but in terms of competitiveness, their clash is not the most exciting, at least not compared to the Rockets vs. Thunder.

As the reigning champions this year, the Thunder's core framework remains unchanged, and their strength is undeniable. Meanwhile, the Rockets, bolstered by Durant, have quickly risen to the ranks of Western Conference powerhouses. The championship odds for both teams are currently the highest, making it fair to call this a preview of the Western Conference Finals.

Moreover, many fans are eager to see Durant swinging his scythe of death over his formidable former team, as well as the Thunder allowing this former star to witness the first championship banner rise in the team's history.

As for the Christmas games in the 25-26 season, there will be a total of five matchups,including Cavaliers vs. Knicks, Spurs vs. Thunder, Rockets vs. Lakers, Mavericks vs. Warriors, and Timberwolves vs. Nuggets.

Opening against the Thunder and facing the Lakers on Christmas, the Rockets are certainly not missing out on key matchups. It seems they are already considered the top team for the new season, thanks to the Durant effect!