EuroBasket: Greece to face Lithuania, Turkiye-Poland in Quarterfinals
Greece advanced to the EuroBasket quarterfinals after a hard-fought 84–79 victory over Israel in Riga, Latvia, despite struggling from the three-point line (4/25). The national team was the last to secure a place among the top eight.
The standout performer was Giannis Antetokounmpo, who led Greece with 37 points (18/21 on two-pointers), 10 rebounds, and one assist. Kostas Sloukas added 11 points, four rebounds, two assists, and one steal, while Alexandros Samontourov contributed seven points and six rebounds, changing the game’s tempo. Panagiotis Kalaitzakis and captain Kostas Papanikolaou also played key roles, with Papanikolaou once again anchoring the defense.
Israel, seeking to deliver a third upset in the round of 16 after Serbia and Finland were knocked out, could not overcome Antetokounmpo’s dominance.
Türkiye defeats Sweden 85-79 to reach EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals
Turkish national team to face Poland in quarterfinals.
Türkiye advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 after defeating Sweden 85-79 in the Round of 16 on Saturday.
The Turkish national team will face Poland in Sept. 9.
Sweden stunned Türkiye early, hitting nine of their first 10 shots and holding control throughout the first half, leading 42-37 at halftime.
Head coach Ergin Ataman’s second-half adjustments sparked a 14-0 run, turning a seven-point deficit into a lead. Türkiye built an 11-point cushion late in the third quarter, but Sweden rallied behind Ludvig Hakanson and Simon Birgander, tying the game twice in the final period.
With the score tight in the closing minutes, Alperen Sengun took charge, scoring 6 straight points, including a powerful dunk, to seal the win.
Sengun posted 24 points and 16 rebounds, while Cedi Osman added 17 points and Ercan Osmani had 14 points and 9 rebounds.
Upcoming Quarterfinals
Lithuania vs. Greece – Tuesday, September 9
Turkiye vs. Poland – Tuesday, September 9
Germany vs. Slovenia – Wednesday, September 10
Finland vs. Georgia – Wednesday, September 10
Semifinal Bracket
Winner Lithuania/Greece vs. Winner Turkiye/Poland
Winner Germany/Slovenia vs. Winner Finland/Georgia
Final Stages
Third-place game: Loser semifinal 1 vs. Loser semifinal 2
Final: Winner semifinal 1 vs. Winner semifinal 2
