2025 Men’s EuroBasket Semifinals Recap: Turkey Cruises Past Greece 94-68
In the 2025 Men’s EuroBasket semifinals, Turkey dominated Greece 94-68 to secure a spot in the final.
Key Stats:
Turkey:
Alperen Şengün: 32:30 minutes, 15 FGA/5 made, 8 FTs/5 made, 15 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Osman: 28 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
Ö. Osman: 17 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
Larkin: 14 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists
Hazel: 7 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists
Korkmaz: 7 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist
Greece:
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 29 minutes, 13 FGA/6 made, 1 FT/0 made, 12 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks, 5 turnovers, -30 plus/minus
Sloukas: 15 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists
Kalaitzakis: 11 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist
Doshi: 9 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists
Quarter Scores: 16-26, 15-23, 20-23, 17-22 (Turkey trailing first, then dominating)
Match Summary:
Turkey started strong with a 7-0 run, combining inside and outside scoring. Greece relied on Doshi’s three-pointer to respond, while Giannis tried to boost morale with drives to the basket. Turkey maintained control, ending the first quarter 26-16.
In the second quarter, Greek turnovers allowed Turkey to score easily, including a powerful dunk by Şengün off a fast break. Turkey went on a 12-0 run and led by over 20 points at one stage. Giannis struggled offensively, scoring just 4 points in the first half, finishing with a -19 plus/minus. Halftime score: Turkey 49-31.
After the break, Şengün’s mid-range shots and Larkin’s scoring pushed the lead beyond 20 points. Greece could only respond with Sloukas’ perimeter shooting, while Giannis’ inside impact diminished due to fatigue. End of the third quarter: Turkey 72-51.
In the final quarter, Giannis managed a tough 2+0, but Turkey’s Osman, Larkin, and Ö. Osman continued to stretch the lead. With three minutes remaining, starters were subbed out, and Turkey cruised to a 94-68 victory.
Starting Lineups:
Greece: Sloukas, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mitoglou, Papanikolaou, Tyler Dorsey
Turkey: Şengün, Ö. Osman, Hazel, Osman, Shane Larkin
Turkey’s balanced scoring and defensive dominance ensured a comfortable win, setting up an exciting EuroBasket final.
