{"id":346,"date":"2025-09-13T16:48:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T16:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/givemesoccer.com\/?p=346"},"modified":"2025-09-13T16:48:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T16:48:26","slug":"turkey-crush-greece-to-storm-into-eurobasket-2025-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/givemesoccer.com\/?p=346","title":{"rendered":"Turkey Crush Greece to Storm Into EuroBasket 2025 Final"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/givemesoccer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1757732797610559696331633710145.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/givemesoccer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1757732797610559696331633710145.jpg 960w, https:\/\/givemesoccer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1757732797610559696331633710145-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/givemesoccer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1757732797610559696331633710145-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Turkey delivered a basketball masterclass in Riga on Friday night, dismantling Greece with a commanding performance to secure their place in the <strong>EuroBasket 2025 final<\/strong>. Backed by a dominant display from Cedi Osman and Alperen \u015eeng\u00fcn, the Turks proved too strong for their Balkan rivals and left Giannis Antetokounmpo\u2019s Greece stunned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Statement Performance in Riga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The semifinal clash at the <strong>Xiaomi Arena in Riga, Latvia<\/strong>, was billed as a showdown between two historic basketball nations. However, only one team truly rose to the occasion. From the opening tip-off, Turkey\u2019s intensity was evident as they combined relentless defense with clinical offensive execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cedi Osman showcased his experience and composure, leading Turkey\u2019s scoring charge, while NBA talent <strong>Alperen \u015eeng\u00fcn<\/strong> imposed his presence in the paint with rebounding dominance and smart finishes around the rim. Ercan Osmani also chipped in crucial points, ensuring Greece never found their rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greece Falter Despite Antetokounmpo\u2019s Presence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Greece, the night was filled with frustration. Despite having <strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/strong>, one of the world\u2019s best players, and veteran guard <strong>Kostas Sloukas<\/strong>, the Hellenic side struggled to cope with Turkey\u2019s pace and defensive structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antetokounmpo fought valiantly, throwing down powerful dunks and trying to lift his teammates, but Turkey\u2019s defensive rotations limited his impact. Greece\u2019s backcourt lacked the creativity to break down Turkey\u2019s defense, and their shooting percentage never recovered from a poor start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The loss means Greece will have to wait longer for a chance to return to the EuroBasket final, having not reached the championship game in more than a decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turkey\u2019s Eyes on the Trophy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Turkey, this victory is not only about reaching the final but also about making a statement on the continental stage. The Turks have shown resilience throughout the tournament, but this win was by far their most complete performance, giving them momentum heading into the <strong>EuroBasket 2025 championship game<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turkey will now face the winner of the other semifinal for the coveted European crown, while Greece will compete in the third-place playoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Osman\u2019s leadership, \u015eeng\u00fcn\u2019s dominance, and a squad full of belief, Turkey look like genuine contenders to lift the trophy in Riga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turkey delivered a basketball masterclass in Riga on Friday night, dismantling Greece with a commanding performance to secure<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[206,367,368,369],"tags":[361,360,363,365,362,366,370,364],"class_list":["post-346","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-basketball-news","category-eurobasket-2025","category-international-basketball-2","category-turkey-basketball","tag-alperen-sengun","tag-cedi-osman","tag-eurobasket-semifinal","tag-fiba-eurobasket-final","tag-giannis-antetokounmpo","tag-riga-basketball","tag-sport-news","tag-turkey-vs-greece"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.0 - 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