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Türkiye’s national basketball team, widely known as the “12 Giant Men,” defeated Greece 94-68 in the EuroBasket 2025 semi-final to book a place in the championship game against Germany. The victory marks Türkiye’s second appearance in a European Championship final, coming 24 years after their last.
The European Championship, better known as EuroBasket, will crown its champion in Riga, Latvia. Türkiye, who first reached the final in 2001 when they hosted the tournament, has finally returned to this stage.
In that earlier campaign, the team fell short against Yugoslavia in the gold medal match. Now, they are aiming to secure their first-ever continental title.
The final showdown between Türkiye and Germany will take place on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Arena Riga. The game is set to tip off at 9:00 p.m.
Türkiye's local time gives basketball fans around the world a highly anticipated clash between two unbeaten teams. Both sides have won all eight of their games in the tournament so far, setting the stage for a dramatic final.
Earlier the same day, Finland and Greece will compete for the third-place position at 5:00 p.m. Türkiye's local time.
The final will also mark the 12th official meeting between Türkiye and Germany in international play. In the previous 11 encounters, Türkiye has claimed four victories, while Germany has emerged on top seven times.
Their most recent duel dates back to the group stage of EuroBasket 2015, when Türkiye won 80-75.
For Türkiye, the stakes could not be higher. Having already secured their second-ever final appearance, the team now has the chance to claim a historic first European Championship.
If they overcome Germany, the “12 Giant Men” will finally lift the trophy that eluded them in 2001, turning years of anticipation into triumph.
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