Greece Eliminates Defending Champion Spain From EuroBasket

At EuroBasket 2025, Greece eliminated defending champion Spain in a dramatic 90-86 victory during the group stage, marking Spain's first failure to advance past the group phase since 1977. Giannis Antetokounmpo led Greece with 25 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists, nearly achieving a triple-double, while Tyler Dorsey added 22 points, including an early surge that set the tone for the game. Greece secured the top spot in Group C with a 4-1 record and will face Israel in the round of 16, while Spain's 2-3 finish led to their unexpected exit. In related group play, Bosnia and Herzegovina advanced by defeating Georgia 84-76, powered by Jusuf Nurkic's double-double, and will face Poland in the knockout stage. Georgia also qualified for the round of 16 despite their loss, thanks to their earlier win over Spain, and will play France. Other notable results include France topping Group D and Italy dominating Cyprus, setting up matchups against Georgia and Slovenia respectively in the next round.