Katowice’s Group D has delivered contrast. France showcased depth and late‑game answers in a 103–95 win over Slovenia, with Sylvain Francisco starring down the stretch. Slovenia countered with a vintage…
Tactical Focus: How Teams Are Guarding Elite Shot Creators
Early games at EuroBasket 2025 have showcased evolving answers to elite initiators like Dončić, Jokić and Markkanen. Teams are leaning into show‑and‑recover and late switches to avoid deep paint catches,…
Player Watch: Dončić’s Record‑Setting Opener and Response vs. France
Slovenia’s talisman Luka Dončić opened EuroBasket 2025 by posting a rare statistical line—30+ points, 5+ assists and 5+ steals—in a narrow loss to Poland, then followed it with 39 against…
Group C Picture: Greece in Control, Georgia Disruptive, Spain Chasing
Group C in Limassol flipped quicker than expected. Greece are trending as planned after a professional 2–0 start, controlling tempo and possessions while bringing squad pieces along. Georgia detonated the…
Numbers Check: Possession Game, Free Throws and the Value of Second Chances
Box scores from the first days in all four cities point to three swing factors. First, turnover percentage: teams that stay under 12% are winning disproportionately as live‑ball mistakes generate…
Discipline Matters: FIBA Statement After Germany–Lithuania Incident
EuroBasket’s governing body issued a statement following an incident during the Germany–Lithuania game in Tampere involving racist verbal abuse directed at Germany guard Dennis Schröder. FIBA confirmed that the spectator…
Frontcourt Clinic: How Jokić Bent Latvia’s Coverage
Nikola Jokić faced a clear strategic bet from Latvia: turn him into a scorer, shrink passing windows, and live with contested twos. The response was emphatic. By establishing deep seals…
Host City Guide: Tampere’s Group B Theater
Tampere’s Nokia Arena has quickly developed a unique EuroBasket soundtrack. The building has hosted a mix of powerhouse showings—Germany’s 3–0 start with a clincher over Lithuania—and breakout performances like Lauri…
Five Early Storylines to Watch Before the Knockouts
Germany’s control of tempo and the first confirmed ticket to the Round of 16. Georgia’s upset of Spain and the ripple effects across Group C. Individual brilliance, from Markkanen’s 43…
Germany First to Clinch Knockout Berth with 107–88 Win over Lithuania
Germany became the first team to secure a Round‑of‑16 berth after a 107–88 win against Lithuania in Tampere. Dennis Schröder led with 26 points and on‑ball tempo control, while Franz…