On September 15th Beijing time, the Men's EuroBasket wrapped up with Germany rallying to beat Turkey 88-85 in the final. Germany finished the tournament undefeated with a 9-0 record. Schröder dominated in the closing moments to claim MVP, Turkey took second place after a close loss, and Greece earned third place powered by their star’s explosive play!

Germany versus Turkey. Both teams showed great strength throughout the tournament, each going 5-0 in the group stage to top their groups and advance to the knockout rounds. They then won three consecutive elimination games to reach the final. Today’s championship match meant the winner would become the fourth team in EuroBasket history to win the title with a perfect record!

After the game started, Turkey took the offensive lead, raining down three-pointers and catching Germany off guard with a strong run that widened the gap. However, Germany responded resiliently with strong adjustments; Bonga suddenly exploded, attacking both inside and outside to catch up and quickly take the lead. Germany led by 2 points at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Germany’s shooting accuracy dropped, with many missed shots, and Schröder appeared relaxed. Meanwhile, Şengün dominated, leading Turkey’s offense to extend the lead. At halftime, Turkey was ahead by 6 points. In the second half, Germany launched a fierce comeback, steadily closing the gap in a tight battle. After three quarters, Turkey held a slim 1-point lead. In the final quarter, Turkey pushed the lead again, but Germany fought tenaciously to stay close. At the decisive moment, Schröder, who had been quiet most of the game, suddenly took over, scoring 6 straight points to seal the match. Conversely, Şengün made consecutive mistakes, costing Turkey the chance to win. Ultimately, Germany claimed the championship with a perfect 9-0 record — truly a dominant performance!

In the battle for third place, Greece faced Finland. Greece built a double-digit lead through three quarters thanks to their star player’s all-around offense and defense. However, Finland mounted a strong comeback in the final quarter, scoring from multiple players and narrowing the gap. In a critical moment, the Greek star stepped up to sink two free throws, putting Greece ahead by three. With Finland missing their last three-point shot, Greece narrowly secured third place. The star player scored 30 points, single-handedly dismantling Finland — an incredible display of skill!

With this, the tournament concluded: Germany finished undefeated with 9 wins to claim the championship, Turkey placed second with 8 wins and 1 loss, Greece earned third place, and Finland ranked fourth!

Written by / Sports Novel