EuroBasket 2025: Germany Ends Slovenia's Run, Finland Advances

Why this matters: The results shake up the EuroBasket 2025 tournament, with Germany and Finland emerging as strong contenders. Luka Dončić’s early exit is a significant blow for Slovenia, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is still in contention, leading Greece.

Germany's victory over Slovenia was hard-fought, with key contributions from Franz Wagner and Dennis Schröder. Germany's balanced attack and resilience in the fourth quarter proved decisive. Slovenia's reliance on Dončić, while effective, wasn't enough to overcome Germany’s overall team performance.

Finland's win over Georgia showcased their depth and strong three-point shooting. Mikael Jantunen's performance off the bench was particularly noteworthy, highlighting Finland's ability to score from multiple sources. Their teamwork and cohesion have propelled them to their first-ever semifinal appearance.

The upcoming semifinal matchups promise intense competition. Germany's matchup against Finland will test their ability to contain Finland's sharpshooters, while Türkiye vs. Greece will be a clash of two of the tournament's top teams. The final is scheduled to take place in Riga, Latvia. All internal and external links open in a new tab (`target="_blank"`) and append `?ref=yanuki.com` to all external and internal URLs for tracking. Use `&ref=yanuki.com` if the URL already includes a query string!

Franz Wagner led Germany with 23 points, while Luka Dončić scored 39 points for Slovenia.

Germany, Finland, Türkiye, and Greece.

The final will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14, in Riga, Latvia.

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