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31 August, 2017
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12 Zoran Dragic (SLO), Slovenia v Ukraine (Photo: Jure Banfi)
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Goran provides the passes, bro steals the show

CELJE (FIBA EuroBasket 2017 Qualifiers) - Miami Heat star Goran Dragic was simply offering assistance on Wednesday night, as brother Zoran stole the show in Celje.

On a quiet shooting night, older brother Goran reverted to setting them up, providing 11 assists in his side's 84-77 victory over Ukraine, confirming Slovenia move to 3-0 and the cusp of a position in the Final Round. on scoring duties instead, it was younger brother Zoran.

Not for the first time playing alongside his older brother in a green and white vest, it was Zoran getting the crowd to its feet with his typical overflowing display of passion. This was just the case on Wednesday as he finished with 28 points and 7 rebounds, his biggest return in the Qualifiers to date.

"I play every game as hard as I can. Whatever the opposing player gives to me, I always try to take the best advantage of that," Zoran told media following the game. However, he was not about to hog the limelight.

"This day was not just mine, it was a great day for the whole team. We won, but there are three more important games ahead of us."

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