With 3 wins, Slovenia aimed for champion

　　Aug 1st

　　Sinasports-Day 4 of the Stankovic Cup, Slovenia easily passed Venezuela 88-86 in the last game. Now Slovenia only got defeated once in the Stankovic Cup, they were the hottest candidates of the champion.

　　In the first quarter, Slovenia made a 6-0 run early and took control. Venezuela didn't score any point in the first 5 minutes. In the first quarter, Venezuela only got 8 points and Slovenia led the first quarter 15-8.

　　Slovenia extended their lead in the second quarter and soon got a double-digit lead. Venezuela was out of rhythm and was down 16 points in the first half.

　　Romero found his way in the third quarter, but one hero could not stop a balanced Slovenia. Slovenia gradually extended their lead to 20 point and we could see more and more personal show on the court.

　　The final quarter became a practice game, Slovenia used most of their bench players. In the final minutes, Venezuela made a run but it was too late. Slovenia won the game 88-68.

　　(blake)