FIBA World Cup: Previewing The Round Of 16

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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