Slovenian fans could not hear worse news before World Cup – Vlatko Cancar suffered a torn ACL in his left knee playing for Slovenia on Friday.
As reported by “Denver Post” journalist Mike Singer, Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar suffered a torn ACL in his left knee playing for Slovenia on Friday.
The injury occurred as Cancar attempted a dunk, successfully executing the move before landing hard on the court. The immediate aftermath saw him clutching his knee in evident pain, prompting his teammates and coaching staff to rush to his aid.
#Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar suffered a torn ACL in his left knee playing for Slovenia yesterday, source told @denverpost. There’s no timetable for surgery as of yet.
— Mike Singer (@msinger) August 5, 2023
Greece Triumphs Over Slovenia in FIBA World Cup Warm-Up
Slovenia managed to initiate a comeback at the start of the second quarter, briefly securing a lead. However, Greece swiftly regained control, ultimately entering halftime with a seven-point advantage. The third quarter witnessed an improved performance from Greece, with the team establishing a commanding 20-point lead at one stage. Despite Slovenia’s efforts to bridge the gap in the final period, they concluded the game with a single-digit deficit.
With just 3 minutes and 37 seconds remaining in the match, Vlatko Čančar’s dunk attempt concluded with a fall that resulted in his injury. His immediate removal from the court raised concerns about the extent of the damage suffered by the Slovenian forward. Although Slovenia endured a loss on the scoreboard, the focus has shifted to the well-being of the promising wing player.
Leading Greece to victory was Konstantinos Mitoglou, who recorded 18 points and 14 rebounds. Luka Dončić emerged as Slovenia’s top performer with 18 points.