EuroBasket 2025 Knockout Stage Starts with 16 Teams in Latvia, NBA Stars Lead

EuroBasket 2025 has entered its knockout stage with 16 teams competing for the championship, following the elimination of defending champion Spain. NBA stars like Nikola Jokić (Serbia), Lauri Markkanen (Finland), Luka Dončić (Slovenia), and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece) are central figures in the tournament, showcasing their talent on the international stage. Serbia faces Finland in a highlighted matchup featuring Jokić and Markkanen, while Dončić and Antetokounmpo lead their teams into subsequent games. Turkey leads its group undefeated and boasts standout performances from Rockets center Alperen Şengün, while Israel and Greece remain strong contenders. The tournament is wide open with top contenders including Serbia, Turkey, Greece, Germany, France, and Slovenia, each aiming for the title. The knockout rounds began in Riga, Latvia, with fans able to watch games via FIBA’s streaming services.