Ercan Osmani powered Turkiye past Greece with a record-breaking performance in the EuroBasket 2025 semifinal, securing a dominant 94–68 victory. The win sends Turkiye into the gold medal game against Germany, marking their first EuroBasket medal since 2001 and their first-ever outside home soil.
Turkiye vs Greece: A One-Sided Semifinal Clash
The much-anticipated EuroBasket 2025 semifinal between Turkiye and Greece turned into a showcase of Turkish dominance. From the opening tip, Turkiye controlled the pace, racing to a double-digit lead in the first quarter.
By halftime, the margin had stretched to 20 points, leaving Greece with little chance of recovery. Turkiye never trailed in the game, sealing a statement 94–68 victory in Riga, Latvia.
Ercan Osmani’s Record-Breaking Night
The star of the match was Ercan Osmani, who delivered a career-defining 28-point performance – the most ever by a Turkish player in a EuroBasket knockout game.
Osmani was on fire from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 8 three-pointers, including a flawless 4-for-4 in the first half. He also added 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and a block, surpassing even his EuroLeague career high of 25 points.
“I am very happy that I contributed very well for this team,” Osmani said after the win. His explosive start, with 14 points in the first quarter alone, set the tone for Turkiye’s dominance.
Team Effort and Veteran Leadership
While Osmani stole the spotlight, his teammates played crucial roles in the victory. Shane Larkin contributed 14 points and 5 assists, praising his longtime teammate:
“Ercan is an unbelievable player. I’ve been saying for years that he has a lot of quality. To see him perform on this stage makes me very happy.”
Cedi Osman, despite concerns about his fitness, logged 34 minutes and scored 17 points, showing resilience and leadership.
Head coach Ergin Ataman, who also leads Panathinaikos, orchestrated the game plan perfectly, guiding Turkiye to their eighth straight win of the tournament.
Turkiye Eyes Historic EuroBasket Gold
With this win, Turkiye has already secured its first EuroBasket medal since 2001. But the ultimate prize awaits on Sunday, as they face Germany in the EuroBasket 2025 final.
Both teams remain unbeaten at 8-0, setting up a thrilling showdown for the championship. For Turkiye, victory would mean a first-ever gold medal in a major international tournament.
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