An esteemed global basketball competition is entering the penultimate phase this weekend. The 2025 iteration of EuroBasket is unfolding across Poland, Latvia, Cyprus, and Finland, showcasing participation from several prominent NBA figures.
Luka Dončić exerted maximum effort this past Wednesday, but it wasn’t sufficient to prevent Slovenia’s elimination.
Dončić accumulated 39 points, secured 10 rebounds, and provided 7 assists, yet his team suffered a defeat as Germany triumphed over Slovenia with a score of 99-91 in the conclusive match of the quarterfinal stage. Franz Wagner and Dennis Schröder spearheaded the offensive efforts, with Wagner amassing 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Schröder contributed 20 points and 7 assists to secure the victory.
Schröder also showcased a memorable reaction to Andreas Obst’s successful three-point shot, which propelled the German team into the lead during the fourth quarter.
Earlier on Wednesday, Finland secured their inaugural advancement to the semifinal round by defeating Georgia with a score of 93-79.
Lauri Markkanen tallied 17 points, seized 6 rebounds, and blocked 4 shots; however, it was Mikael Jantunen who spearheaded Finland’s performance with 19 points, inclusive of three successful three-point attempts — one of which occurred as the first quarter concluded.
Collectively, Finland achieved a 17-for-31 success rate from beyond the three-point arc, maintaining a lead for over 35 minutes of the game.
Germany is slated to confront Finland, while Türkiye will face off against Greece in the other semifinal match on Friday.
Semifinals results
Friday, Sept. 12
Germany 98, Finland 86
Türkiye vs. Greece
Quarterfinals results
Tuesday, Sept. 9
Türkiye 91, Poland 77
Greece 87, Lithuania 76
Wednesday, Sept. 10
Finland 93, Georgia 79
Germany 99, Slovenia 91
EuroBasket 2025 standings
Following the round-robin stage, the EuroBasket standings were determined as follows:
Group A
Türkiye (5-0)
Serbia (4-1)
Latvia (3-2)
Portugal (2-3)
Estonia (1-4)
Czechia (0-5)
Group B
Germany (5-0)
Lithuania (4-1)
Finland (3-2)
Sweden (1-4)
Montenegro (1-4)
Great Britain (1-4)
Group C
Italy (4-1)
Greece (4-1)
Bosnia and Herzegovina (3-2)
Spain (2-3)
Georgia (2-3)
Cyprus (0-5)
Group D
France (4-1)
Slovenia (3-2)
Israel (3-2)
Poland (3-2)
Belgium (2-3)
Iceland (0-5)
EuroBasket previous scores
Sunday, Sept. 7
Poland 80, Bosnia and Herzegovina 72
Georgia 80, France 70
Slovenia 84, Italy 77
Greece 84, vs. Israel 79
Saturday, Sept. 6
Türkiye 85, Sweden 79
Germany 85, Portugal 58
Lithuania 88, Latvia 79
Finland 92, Serbia 86
Thursday, Sept. 4
Bosnia and Herzegovina 84, Georgia 76
France 114, Iceland 74
Slovenia 106, Israel 96
Italy 89, Cyprus 54
Greece 90, Spain 86
Belgium 70, Poland 69
Wednesday, Sept. 3
Great Britain 89, Montenegro 83
Portugal 68, Estonia 65
Lithuania 74, Sweden 71
Latvia 109, Czechia 75
Germany 91, Finland 61
Türkiye 95, Serbia 90
Tuesday, Sept. 2
Bosnia and Herzegovina 80, Greece 77
Israel 92, Belgium 89
Slovenia 87, Iceland 79
Georgia 93, Cyprus 61
Italy 67, Spain 63
France 83, Poland 76
Monday, Sept. 1
Montenegro 87, Sweden 81
Türkiye 84, Estonia 64
Germany 120, Great Britain 57
Latvia 78, Portugal 62
Lithuania 81, Finland 78
Serbia 82, Czechia 60
Sunday, Aug. 31
Greece 94, Georgia 53
Slovenia 86, Belgium 69
Israel 82, France 69
Spain 91, Cyprus 47
Italy 96, Bosnia and Herzegovina 79
Poland 84, Iceland 75
Saturday, Aug. 30
Germany 107, Lithuania 88
Estonia 89, Czech Republic 75
Italy 78, Georgia 62
Belgium 71, Iceland 64
Serbia 84, Latvia 80
France 103, Slovenia 95
Greece 96, Cyprus 69
Finland 85, Montenegro 65
Türkiye 95, Portugal 54
Poland 66, Israel 64
Spain 88, Bosnia and Herzegovina 67
Friday, Aug. 29
Germany 105, Sweden 83
Türkiye 92, Czechia 78
Lithuania 94, Montenegro 67
Latvia 72, Estonia 70
Finland 109, Great Britain 79
Serbia 80, Portugal 69
Thursday, Aug. 28
Georgia 83, Spain 69
Israel 83, Iceland 71
France 92, Belgium 64
Bosnia and Herzegovina 91, Cyprus 64
Greece 75, Italy 66
Poland 105, Slovenia 95
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Lithuania 94, Great Britain 70
Portugal 62, Czechia 50
Germany 106, Montenegro 76
Türkiye 93, Latvia 73
Finland 93, Sweden 90
Serbia 98, Estonia 54
EuroBasket 2025 schedule, format
The competition commences on Wednesday, Aug. 27, and the group stage will span until Thursday, Sept. 4. During this interval, teams will participate in a round-robin structure, engaging with each team within their designated group.
The leading four teams from each group post the round-robin phase will advance to the elimination stage, which is scheduled to begin on Saturday, Sept. 6, featuring the round of 16.
Subsequently, the pool of teams will be gradually reduced. The quarterfinal matches are slated for Sept. 9 and Sept. 10, succeeded by the semifinals on Sept. 12.
The third-place match and the final are both scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 14.
Who is playing in EuroBasket 2025?
Dončić and Jokić are not the exclusive NBA players participating in EuroBasket 2025. Giannis Antetokounmpo, a prominent figure from the Milwaukee Bucks, will represent Greece, teaming up with his brothers Thanasis and Kostas.
Further distinguished participants include Kristaps Porziņģis, Nikola Vučević, Lauri Markkanen, Bilal Coulibaly, Franz Wagner, Jonas Valančiūnas, Alperen Şengün, and Deni Avdija, as reported by Yahoo Sports’ Morten Stig Jensen.
Notably, France will proceed without the inclusion of Victor Wembanyama from the San Antonio Spurs or Rudy Gobert from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wembanyama had previously missed duration because of a blood clot issue and prioritizes getting enough rest this period. Gobert also cited rest as a factor to skipping EuroBasket 2025.
How to watch EuroBasket 2025?
EuroBasket 2025 will not be accessible for viewing on traditional television channels across the United States. Enthusiasts who wish to view the event can achieve this through a subscription-based platform referred to as Courtside 1891.
Courtside 1891 provides a selection of two subscription options. The first is a complimentary package labeled Courtside 1891 Plus, empowering users to access “extended highlights along with a feed customized to their preferred teams and competitions,” in accordance with the platform’s official website.
The next offering, Courtside 1891 Max, involves a charged subscription and facilitates live game streams for viewers. Courtside 1891 Max has a $30 yearly fee in the United States, in line with information available on DAZN.com.
