EuroBasket 2025 will see Turkey face Germany in the championship game after both teams secured dominant semifinal victories. Turkey defeated Greece 94-68, while Germany beat Finland 98-86 in Riga to set up a gold-medal clash.
Turkey Dominates Greece to Reach EuroBasket Final
Turkey booked its place in the EuroBasket 2025 final with a convincing 94-68 victory over Greece. It marks the nation’s first appearance in the title game in 24 years, with their last coming in 2001 when they won silver on home soil.
Ercan Osmani led the charge with 28 points, while Cedi Osman added 17. Alperen Sengun recorded a strong double-double of 15 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists, with Shane Larkin contributing 14 points.
The turning point came in the second quarter when Turkey went on a decisive 12-0 run in just over two minutes, opening up a 21-point lead. By halftime, Turkey held a 49-31 advantage, capitalizing on Greece’s 12 turnovers that resulted in 17 points.
For Greece, Kostas Sloukas scored 15 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo was limited to 12 points and 12 rebounds in 30 minutes.
Germany Outlasts Finland in Riga
In the earlier semifinal, Germany secured a 98-86 win over Finland to remain unbeaten in the tournament. Led by Dennis Schröder’s outstanding performance, Germany powered its way back into another EuroBasket final.
Schröder finished with 26 points, 12 assists, and four 3-pointers, while shooting a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line. Franz Wagner added 22 points, including crucial back-to-back threes that helped Germany extend its lead to 49-30 in the second quarter.
Despite a spirited effort from Finland, including 22 points from Olivier Nkamhoua and 16 from Lauri Markkanen, Germany held firm to close out the game.
A Historic EuroBasket 2025 Final
Both Germany and Turkey enter the EuroBasket final undefeated with 8-0 records, making Sunday’s clash in Riga one of the most anticipated title games in recent history. The winner will become only the second team in the last nine EuroBasket tournaments to finish unbeaten, after Slovenia in 2017.
Regardless of the outcome, this will be Turkey’s second-ever EuroBasket medal, while Germany secures its fourth after previous podium finishes in 1993, 2005, and 2022.
Conclusion: A Clash of Unbeatens for Gold
The EuroBasket 2025 final between Turkey and Germany promises to be a thrilling showdown between two undefeated sides. With stars like Alperen Sengun, Dennis Schröder, and Franz Wagner leading the way, fans can expect a battle for history when the two nations collide for the gold medal in Riga.
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