FIBA World Cup: Previewing The Round Of 16
Dec 4, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard
Francisco Garcia(32) drives the ball during the first quarter as Phoenix Suns shooting guard
Goran Dragic(1) defends at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Saturday
Dominican Republic vs Slovenia, 2:00 p.m. (ET)
The Skinny: After his rant against Australia, Goran Dragic has his hand against the Dominican Republic with a trip to the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals on the line. Sporting just one loss, against Lithuania, Slovenia has the tough task of stopping Francisco Garcia, who has been on a world cup tear as of late. Slovenia are the favorites, can they continue to ride the Dragic brothers into the round of 8?
Players to Watch
Dominican Republic: Francisco Garcia, Eloy Vargas
Slovenia: Goran Dragic, Zoran Dragic