Basketball

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…

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…

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…

In one of the earliest jolts of EuroBasket 2025, Georgia defeated Spain 83–69 in Limassol to open Group C. Georgia’s two‑way execution, anchored by frontcourt play and a decisive rebounding…

Lauri Markkanen delivered one of EuroBasket 2025’s eye‑opening individual performances, scoring 43 points in just 23 minutes as Finland beat Great Britain 109–79 in Tampere. The forward’s scoring profile spanned…

France outlasted Slovenia 103–95 in Katowice in a high‑level contest that featured Luka Dončić at his best and Sylvain Francisco in headline form. Dončić produced 39 points with playmaking and…

Serbia defeated co‑host Latvia 84–80 in Riga behind a towering night from Nikola Jokić, who recorded a national‑team career high in scoring to drive his team over the line. Latvia…

Greece handled their business to reach 2–0, taking care of Cyprus in Limassol with a measured performance that emphasized defensive control and paint touches. With Giannis Antetokounmpo involved from the…

Once the group phase wraps, EuroBasket 2025 consolidates in Riga for the knockout rounds. The competitive fabric hardens immediately: it’s single‑elimination from the Round of 16 onward, and game plans…

Group A began with turbulence as the holders Spain stumbled in Limassol (inter‑group context) and rivals sensed opportunity. In Riga, Estonia fed off an extraordinary traveling contingent to claim a…