Belgium produced a late surge to complete a comeback win over Iceland, flipping a game they trailed for more than three quarters. The turnaround hinged on defensive stops, smarter fouling…
Estonia Ride 8,000 Traveling Fans to First Win in Riga
With approximately 8,000 traveling supporters turning Arena Riga into a sea of blue, Estonia secured their first win of EuroBasket 2025. The atmosphere elevated energy on both ends, and Estonia’s…
Group C Picture: Greece in Control, Georgia Disruptive, Spain Chasing
Group C in Limassol flipped quicker than expected. Greece are trending as planned after a professional 2–0 start, controlling tempo and possessions while bringing squad pieces along. Georgia detonated the…
Numbers Check: Possession Game, Free Throws and the Value of Second Chances
Box scores from the first days in all four cities point to three swing factors. First, turnover percentage: teams that stay under 12% are winning disproportionately as live‑ball mistakes generate…
Discipline Matters: FIBA Statement After Germany–Lithuania Incident
EuroBasket’s governing body issued a statement following an incident during the Germany–Lithuania game in Tampere involving racist verbal abuse directed at Germany guard Dennis Schröder. FIBA confirmed that the spectator…
Opening Shock: Georgia Upsets Reigning Champions Spain 83–69
In one of the earliest jolts of EuroBasket 2025, Georgia defeated Spain 83–69 in Limassol to open Group C. Georgia’s two‑way execution, anchored by frontcourt play and a decisive rebounding…
Frontcourt Clinic: How Jokić Bent Latvia’s Coverage
Nikola Jokić faced a clear strategic bet from Latvia: turn him into a scorer, shrink passing windows, and live with contested twos. The response was emphatic. By establishing deep seals…
Markkanen’s 43 in 23 Minutes: Finland Roll Past Great Britain
Lauri Markkanen delivered one of EuroBasket 2025’s eye‑opening individual performances, scoring 43 points in just 23 minutes as Finland beat Great Britain 109–79 in Tampere. The forward’s scoring profile spanned…
Host City Guide: Tampere’s Group B Theater
Tampere’s Nokia Arena has quickly developed a unique EuroBasket soundtrack. The building has hosted a mix of powerhouse showings—Germany’s 3–0 start with a clincher over Lithuania—and breakout performances like Lauri…
France 103–95 Slovenia: Francisco’s Burst Overcomes Dončić’s 39
France outlasted Slovenia 103–95 in Katowice in a high‑level contest that featured Luka Dončić at his best and Sylvain Francisco in headline form. Dončić produced 39 points with playmaking and…