Germany Defeats Slovenia 99-91 to Reach EuroBasket Semifinals

Germany defeated Slovenia 99-91 in a thrilling EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinal in Riga, Latvia, despite Luka Doncic's outstanding 39 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. Slovenia held a double-digit lead early, but Germany rallied with a crucial 12-0 run capped by Andreas Obst's three-pointer, eventually overcoming Slovenia's late lead regained by Doncic's three-pointer. Germany's balanced team effort featured Franz Wagner's 23 points and Dennis Schröder's 20 points and 7 assists, with Schröder hitting the decisive three-pointer after missing eight attempts earlier. Slovenia's Doncic faced challenges with a technical foul and four personal fouls, forcing cautious play despite his scoring prowess. Germany advances to face Finland, who reached the semifinals for the first time by defeating Georgia, while the EuroBasket final is scheduled for Sunday in Riga. This victory marks Germany's consecutive semifinal appearance, aiming for their second European Championship title since 1993.