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Germany Completes World–EuroBasket Double With 88–83 Win Over Turkey

The title cements Germany’s status as FIBA’s standard-bearer after uniting continental and global crowns.

Overview

  • Dennis Schröder delivered the late go-ahead basket and free throws to close out the final and was named tournament MVP.
  • Germany secured its second EuroBasket and first since 1993, adding to its 2023 World Cup triumph to underscore a peak generation.
  • Greece edged Finland 92-89 for bronze as Giannis Antetokounmpo posted 30 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists to earn his first national-team medal and the country’s first since 2009.
  • Turkey reached the final undefeated and took silver, with Alperen Şengün scoring 28 points as the team claimed a rare medal outside home soil.
  • Head coach Alex Mumbrú returned mid-tournament and became the fourth person to win EuroBasket as both a player and a head coach.