In Tampere’s Group B, Germany set the tone by clinching the first confirmed knockout berth on the back of efficient guard play and wing scoring. Lithuania remain dangerous despite the setback, with interior scoring and offensive rebounding keeping them in any matchup. Sweden’s first EuroBasket win since 2013 adds a welcome layer of competitiveness to the section, while Finland harnessed home‑court energy behind a 43‑point blast from Lauri Markkanen.
Germany’s system leverages early offense and read‑and‑react spacing, which punishes slow floor balance. Lithuania’s counters typically arrive through post facilitation and inside‑out rhythm threes; their defensive coverages will likely tighten across the week. Finland’s ceiling is star‑driven but increasingly supported by reliable role definition, and Sweden’s confidence bump could reshuffle middle‑seed projections.
With two game days left, every possession matters for seeding. Expect tactical tweaks—box‑and‑one looks to cool hot hands, and more switching to keep the ball in front during closing time.
The group phase runs from August 27 to September 4 across Riga (Group A), Tampere (Group B), Limassol (Group C) and Katowice (Group D). The Round of 16 is single-elimination on September 6–7, followed by quarterfinals on September 9–10, semifinals on September 12, and the final on September 14 in Riga. Twenty-four teams play five group games each, with the top four in every group advancing. These dates and the multi-host setup are defined by FIBA for EuroBasket 2025 and shape the tactical choices teams make during the first week.
