Turkey Dominates Greece 94-68, Advances EuroBasket Final After 24 Years

Turkey secured a commanding 94-68 victory over Greece in the EuroBasket 2025 semifinal, ending Giannis Antetokounmpo's hopes of leading Greece to a gold medal. Turkey's defensive strategy focused on crowding the paint to limit Antetokounmpo's effectiveness, forcing him to kick out and rotating on the perimeter, which successfully curtailed his usual dominance and resulted in his worst performance of the tournament with just 12 points and a -30 plus-minus. Key to Turkey's success were players like Alperen Şengün, who nearly recorded a triple-double, and Ercan Osmani, who scored a career-high 28 points. The game also sparked intense fan tensions, culminating in a physical altercation outside the arena between Greek and Turkish supporters. Turkey remains undefeated in the tournament and will face Germany in the final, while Greece will compete for bronze. This outcome highlights Turkey's rising prominence in international basketball and marks a significant moment in the longstanding sporting rivalry between the two nations.