Germany’s control of tempo and the first confirmed ticket to the Round of 16. Georgia’s upset of Spain and the ripple effects across Group C. Individual brilliance, from Markkanen’s 43…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Belgium Rally Late to Deny Iceland in Katowice
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…
Sweden Beat Great Britain 78–59 to Claim First EuroBasket Win Since 2013
Sweden grabbed a landmark result in Tampere, defeating Great Britain 78–59 to record their first EuroBasket victory since 2013. Pelle Larsson catalyzed the turnaround with a productive third quarter, and…
Germany First to Clinch Knockout Berth with 107–88 Win over Lithuania
Germany became the first team to secure a Round‑of‑16 berth after a 107–88 win against Lithuania in Tampere. Dennis Schröder led with 26 points and on‑ball tempo control, while Franz…