Germany Wins EuroBasket Gold Led by MVP Dennis Schroder

Germany secured the 2025 EuroBasket title with an 88-83 victory over Turkey, marking their first EuroBasket championship since 1993 and adding to their recent 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup win. Sacramento Kings point guard Dennis Schroder was instrumental in the win, scoring the game's final six points and finishing with 16 points and 12 assists, earning him the tournament MVP honors for the second major international event in a row. Germany demonstrated resilience throughout the game, overcoming 15 lead changes and 11 ties, with contributions from Isaac Bonga's 20 points and Franz Wagner's 18 points. Turkey's Alperen Sengun led his team with 28 points but missed a crucial three-pointer in the final seconds, allowing Schroder to seal the victory with free throws. The match was highly competitive, with Germany's defensive efforts and late-game execution proving decisive in the thrilling finish. Germany's undefeated 9-0 run in the tournament highlights their dominance on the international basketball stage.