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On Friday, two spots in the championship game were up for grabs in Riga, Latvia.
Turkey secured a dominant win over Greece to move on to the final, joining Germany, which narrowly overcame a fierce comeback from Finland in the first match of the day to claim their spot.
The final of EuroBasket 2025 is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, September 14.
Turkey triumphed over Greece with a score of 94-68, marking their first appearance in a EuroBasket final since 2001. This victory also marked Turkey’s fourth win against Greece in official FIBA competitions.
Ercan Osmani was the standout scorer with 28 points, shooting 11-of-15, while Alperen Sengun contributed 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists.
TURKIYE IS HEADING TO THE #EUROBASKETFINAL 🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/BXlA2CRouA
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 12, 2025
Few players can capitalize on a downhill momentum like this. Check out Giannis’s spectacular slam during the match.
Giannis with a ferocious baseline dunk! 🦸♂️ #EuroBasket | #MakeYourMark pic.twitter.com/spSGor5nQP
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 12, 2025
Following a competitive third quarter, Turkey leads 72-51 in Riga.
Where else can you find this kind of PASSION? 🇹🇷 #EuroBasket | #MakeYourMark pic.twitter.com/p6RA1XRvqS
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 12, 2025
At halftime, Turkey was ahead 49-31, powered by a 12-0 scoring run that took charge of the game.
TÜRKIYE IS IN THEIR ELEMENT RIGHT NOW 🇹🇷 #EuroBasket | #MakeYourMark pic.twitter.com/hEaWMjFwBe
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 12, 2025
Alperen Sengun (5 pts, 8 reb, 6 ast) made an impact this quarter, highlighted by an impressive slam.
ALPEREN SENGUN THROWS DOWN A MONSTER DUNK 💥 #EuroBasket | #MakeYourMark pic.twitter.com/fufG1F7jLU
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 12, 2025
Ercan Osmani was scorching hot early for Turkey, scoring 14 points in the first quarter and helping secure a 26-16 lead after the opening period.
ERCAN OSMANI IS ON FIRE RIGHT NOW. #EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/6eMNvkWGMm
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 12, 2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo provided one of the game’s early highlights with a jaw-dropping dunk.
GIANNIS JUST PUT EVERYONE ON NOTICE 😫 #EuroBasket | #MakeYourMark pic.twitter.com/M39IW9EmDB
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 12, 2025
Germany triumphed over Finland with a score of 98-86, advancing to the 2025 EuroBasket Final for the third time in their history.
The German team last clinched the title in 1993 and last reached the finals in 2005.
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GERMANY 🇩🇪 ARE THE FIRST FINALISTS OF #EUROBASKET2025
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 12, 2025
Lauri Markkanen becomes just the second Finnish player ever to reach 500 points in EuroBasket 🇫🇮 pic.twitter.com/CFnRzK39md
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 12, 2025
Germany is ahead 81-73 after three quarters. Finland made a push in the third, narrowing the gap to as little as six points.
But Dennis Schröder stepped up, showcasing his signature slashing and passing skills to ensure the Germans kept their lead as they headed into the final quarter.
Fueled by the critics 😈
Dennis the Menace has contributed 18 points and 10 assists in just 20 minutes. #EuroBasket | #MakeYourMark pic.twitter.com/PEXX01hjLv
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 12, 2025
Franz Wagner heated up during the second quarter, leading Germany to a 61-47 advantage at halftime, while Olivier Nkamhoua scored 13 points for the Finns.
This is definitely the “Wagner” game.
Franz Wagner has 20 points by halftime for Germany 🇩🇪 #EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/fDQyUDyHuL
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 12, 2025
The German national team responded to early challenges to end the first quarter ahead 30-26, thanks to the efforts of Dennis Schröder.
Dennis Schröder racked up 7 assists in the opening quarter.
MVP-level performance. #EuroBasket | #MakeYourMark
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 12, 2025
Finland started strong in the first quarter, driven by Lauri Markkanen, who tallied six points during the period.
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– Lauri Markkanen in a Finland jersey #EuroBasket | #MakeYourMark pic.twitter.com/ZLnuJ4Z2cB
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 12, 2025
Franz Wagner and Dennis Schröder have been pivotal for the German national team, fresh off a victory in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. They have consistently excelled throughout this EuroBasket tournament, averaging 21 ppg and 20.1 ppg, respectively, leading the tournament’s highest-scoring offense so far.
Lauri Markkanen has guided Finland through impressive victories over Nikola Jokić’s Serbia in the Round of 16 and Sandro Mamukelashvili’s Georgia in the quarterfinals, taking them to the medal rounds for the first time in history. He ranks third in the tournament with an average of 24.7 ppg while also contributing 7.9 rpg.
Greece’s hopes are led by the extraordinary abilities of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who leads his team with an average of 28.9 ppg (second overall in the tournament). The two-time Kia NBA MVP and nine-time NBA All-Star is in pursuit of Greece’s third gold medal in EuroBasket history (previously won in 1987 and 2005).
Despite the wealth of talent on display, Turkey’s Alperen Sengun has arguably emerged as the tournament’s top player.
Sengun is averaging 21.6 ppg, 10.9 rpg, and 7.1 apg — ranking seventh, second, and second, respectively, among all competitors — while acting as the cornerstone for a squad featuring both current and former NBA players, including Cedi Osman, Shane Larkin, Onuralp Bitim, Furkan Korkmaz, Omer Yurtseven, and Adem Bona.
You can catch the games live on Courtside 1891. Stay updated here on NBA.com as the excitement continues. Who will make it to the 2025 EuroBasket Final?
