Eurobasket 2025: Turkey surprises Serbia and Germany continues dominating

Wednesday, September 3, 2025, marked a crucial day in Eurobasket 2025, with the final matches of the group stage defining the teams advancing to the round of 16. As we progress towards the knockout stage, the teams that delivered outstanding performances and the standout players made their title aspirations clear. Let's review the day's results, the shining players on the court, and how Groups A and B stand after the conclusion.

Turkey defeats Serbia in an exciting match

The most anticipated matchup of the day was between Turkey and Serbia, two teams that arrived undefeated to this final group stage encounter. The game lived up to expectations and ended with a narrow victory for the Turks at 95-90, allowing them to close the stage with a perfect record of 4 wins and 0 losses. The team led by Shane Larkin, who finished with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, showcased dominance on both offense and defense, leading his team to the top spot in Group A.

Meanwhile, Serbia, despite suffering their first tournament defeat, continues to prove themselves as a highly competitive team, with Nikola Jokić shining once again with 22 points and 9 rebounds. However, the loss positioned them in the second spot in the group, setting them up favorably for the round of 16, where they will face Finland.

Latvia and Portugal claim victories in their respective matches

In another significant clash within Group A, Latvia defeated Estonia 98-85, securing the third position in the group stage. With a standout performance from Davis Bertans, who scored 20 points, Latvia maintains its course in the tournament, proving their competitiveness is no fluke. On the other hand, Portugal achieved a crucial victory against Czech Republic 101-92, with Dairis Bertans (23 points) and Ricardo Monteiro (19 points) leading the Portuguese offensive, securing fourth place in the group.

Germany continues to demonstrate strength

In Group B, Germany concluded the group stage with a convincing 100-80 victory over Montenegro, allowing them to finish unbeaten in the group with an impressive 5 wins and 0 losses record. Dennis Schröder was key for the German team with 16 points and 7 assists, solidifying their position as one of the top title contenders. Germany's offensive game remains lethal, averaging 105.8 points per game.

Lithuania and Finland also advance with victories

Lithuania had no trouble defeating Great Britain 89-72, securing the second spot in Group B with a record of 4 wins and 1 loss. The Lithuanian team continues to showcase their strong offensive prowess, with Jonas Valančiūnas and LaMantas shining on the court. Meanwhile, Finland achieved an important victory over Sweden 92-84, securing the third place in the group with a record of 3 wins and 2 losses. Lauri Markkanen and Olivier Nkamhoua were instrumental in the victory, scoring 20 and 17 points respectively.

Final standings of Groups A and B

After the final day of the group stage, here are the group standings:

Group A:

1. Turkey (5-0)

2. Serbia (4-1)

3. Latvia (3-2)

4. Portugal (2-3)

5. Estonia (1-4)

6. Czech Republic (0-5)

Group B:

1. Germany (5-0)

2. Lithuania (4-1)

3. Finland (3-2)

4. Sweden (1-4)

5. Montenegro (1-4)

6. Great Britain (1-4)

Round of 16: Matchups Set

With the groups determined, the round of 16 matchups are established, heralding a new phase full of tension and excitement. Here are the round of 16 matches:

• Lithuania vs Latvia

• Turkey vs Sweden

• Germany vs Portugal

• Serbia vs Finland

The teams that have progressed to this stage will know that the margin for error decreases, and each match will be a true test of character. Teams like Germany, Lithuania, Serbia, and Turkey appear as the top favorites, but squads like Latvia and Finland continue to prove they can surprise in key moments.

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