Turkey falters in EuroBasket final, earning silver in an 88-83 loss to Germany
Germany Claims EuroBasket 2025 Title with Thrilling Victory Over Turkey
In a nail-biting final, Germany emerged victorious in the EuroBasket 2025 championship, defeating Turkey 88-83 in Riga. The game was a closely contested affair throughout all four quarters, with neither team able to establish a commanding lead.
Tuřkiye had stormed into the final with a 94-68 win over Greece, but Germany's depth and experience proved decisive in the final. Franz Wagner provided clutch shooting, while Dennis Schroder's playmaking was instrumental with 12 assists. Isaac Bonga and Wagner contributed key baskets in crucial moments, helping Germany to outscore Tuřkiye 22-16 in the fourth quarter.
Turkey's path to the final included a dominant semifinal victory over Greece, with Ercan Osmani scoring 28 points and Cedi Osman adding 17. Alperen Sengun led Tuřkiye's scoring effort, but Germany's defense held strong in the final moments to secure the victory.
The championship is Germany's second EuroBasket gold medal, adding to their 1993 triumph. Schroder's leadership and Wagner's emergence as a star established Germany as European basketball's new powerhouse. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated the team on social media following the final.
Greece claimed bronze in the EuroBasket 2025, defeating Finland in the third-place game. The victory marks a remarkable two-year stretch for Germany, who also won the 2023 World Cup. Turkey's performance throughout the tournament demonstrated their return to elite European basketball after a 24-year absence from major finals.
Shane Larkin orchestrated the offense with nine assists, while Sengun anchored Tuřkiye's championship push. The loss to Germany in the final was a narrow one, with Turkey losing by only five points. However, Germany's perfect campaign and solid performance in the final cemented their status as the champions of EuroBasket 2025.
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