HELSINKI (FIBA EuroBasket 2017) - Retiring captain Goran Dragic inspired Slovenia to a comfortable 90-81 victory over Poland in Group A action on Day 1. 

Dragic made a fast start to help Slovenia build an early lead. Poland made a gallant comeback late to get the deficit into single figures but Dragic proved too much and finished with a game-high 30 points. He was supported by teen sensation Luka Doncic, who struggled with his shot but had a solid all-round game of 11 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. 

Mateusz Ponitka fought hard for Poland with 22 points and 13 rebounds.

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