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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece held off Lauri Markkanen and Finland to win bronze.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0<\/a>Watch EuroBasket 2025 on Courtside 1891<\/a><\/p>\n Follow along as Dennis Schr\u00f6der and Germany take on Alperen Sengun and Turkey for the 2025 EuroBasket gold medal.<\/p>\n Led by a spirited double-double from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece defeated Finland<\/a> earlier Sunday to earn the bronze.<\/p>\n Turkey, Germany trade runs early<\/p>\n After Turkey raced out to a 13-2 advantage, Germany fought back to tie the game with 3:43 left in the first quarter, ending the period with a 24-22 lead.<\/p>\n Franz Wagner (8 pts) and former Washington Wizard Isaac Bonga (7 pts) got out to strong starts for the Germans.<\/p>\n Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth. \ud83d\ude2c#EuroBasket<\/a> | #MakeYourMark<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/M95i9S4gz2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Germany and Turkey prepare for tip-off<\/p>\n THE GRAND FINALE IS HERE. \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7 T\u00fcrkiye vs Germany \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea is about to GO CRAZY.#EuroBasket<\/a> x #MakeYourMark<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/PzDv9HC3o5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Both teams are 8-0 in the tournament entering the final.<\/p>\n Only one team \u2014 Slovenia, led by Goran Dragi\u0107 and a young Luka Don\u010di\u0107, in 2017 \u2014 has won the EuroBasket without suffering a defeat.<\/p>\n Giannis speaks on bringing glory to Greece<\/p>\n “This is probably the greatest accomplishment in my life.” \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf7 #EuroBasket<\/a> | #MakeYourMark<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/vaktRBOVw5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The Antetokounmpo brothers celebrate the victory<\/p>\n Knew this was coming.<\/p>\n Antetokounmpos have won their first medal with Greece \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf7#EuroBasket<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/J7g5CsNjhF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Greece holds on after furious Finnish comeback<\/p>\n HELLAS \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf7 CLAIM THE BRONZE AFTER A WILD FINISH \ud83e\udd49 \ud83d\ude33#EuroBasket<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Finland had a chance to tie the game at 90 with four seconds to go. But Elias Valtonen could not convert the third of three free throws.<\/p>\n Mikael Jantunen managed to grab the offensive rebound, but missed a point-blank look at the putback.<\/p>\n JANTUNEN HAD A CHANCE TO PUT FINLAND IN FRONT \ud83d\ude33#EuroBasket<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/HhlmpkmwFP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Finland makes it a game with a late run<\/p>\n IT AIN’T OVER UNTIL THE FAT LADY SINGS#EuroBasket<\/a> | #MakeYourMark<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/A9dlu6KUKy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Markkanen fires on the break as Finland battles<\/p>\n Three players down, Lauri with the fast-break three. IT AIN’T OVER.#EuroBasket<\/a> | #MakeYourMark<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/uyfGAa1WTF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Greece stays ahead with bronze medal on the line<\/p>\n Greece is up 69-56 after three quarters, chasing their first EuroBasket bronze medal since 2009, and the third in the country\u2019s history.<\/p>\n The Greeks first won the EuroBasket bronze medal in 1949 \u2014 the first time the country participated in the tournament.<\/p>\n Giannis is a one-man wrecking crew \ud83d\udea7 #EuroBasket<\/a> | #MakeYourMark<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hxoNFEgXVN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Greece extends lead into half, through Finland flashes<\/p>\n Greece took a 48-34 lead into halftime behind continued inspired play by Giannis (16 pts, 8 reb, 4 ast, 2 blk).<\/p>\n But Finland showed sparks in the second quarter, especially Miikka Muurinen, who threw down a series of powerful slams.<\/p>\n Let me remind you, Slim Jesus has school on Monday.#EuroBasket<\/a> | #MakeYourMark<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/J3aZfQ9TFd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The Antentokoumpo family cheers Giannis on<\/p>\n Giannis’ family appreciates the hustle. \u2764\ufe0f#EuroBasket<\/a> | #MakeYourMark<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/5XCTkQ6dNn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Greece takes lead with stalwart defense<\/p>\n Greece leads Finland 22-13 after the first quarter, led by Giannis Antentokoumpo (6 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast, 2 blk) and former Atlanta Hawk Tyler Dorsey (9 pts).<\/p>\n The Greek defense held Finland to 31% shooting in the quarter, helped by this swat from Antentokoumpo.<\/p>\n Mean mug Giannis is a scary sight.#EuroBasket<\/a> | #MakeYourMark<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/pCDQ3NOxYp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Today\u2019s games:<\/p>\n Germany, led by Dennis Schr\u00f6der and Franz Wagner, will take on Turkey, led by Alperen Sengun, in the 2025 EuroBasket final on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET in Riga, Latvia.<\/p>\n Schr\u00f6der had 26 points and 12 assists in Germany\u2019s victory over Finland in the semifinals<\/a>, leading the country back to a major international final. He was the 2023 FIBA World Cup MVP as Germany took home that trophy. On Sunday, he has the opportunity to come up big again for his homeland.<\/p>\n Sengun has been one of the best players in this year\u2019s EuroBasket tournament. The Houston Rockets star has flourished as the leader for this Turkish squad and delivered with an emphatic performance in their win over Greece in the semifinals.<\/p>\n Germany last won the EuroBasket gold medal in 1993 and last reached the final in 2005. Turkey has never won the tournament, but finished as runners-up in 2001.<\/p>\n Who will take home the crown in one of Europe\u2019s premier basketball competitions?<\/p>\n Before the final, Greece will take on Finland at 10 a.m. ET Sunday for the bronze medal.<\/p>\n Both contests will be streamed live via Courtside 1891<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow along with NBA.com\u2019s live blog and enjoy all the action.<\/p>\n Top plays from the semifinals:<\/p>\n Defense, dimes & dunks \u2013 you do NOT want to miss these #NikeTopPlays<\/a> from the EuroBasket Semi-Finals! \ud83d\udd25#EuroBasket<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/1ccWCsW9fQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The medals:<\/p>\n Look at these beauties \ud83e\udd29<\/p>\n The #EuroBasket<\/a> 2025 medals have been unveiled! \ud83e\udd47\ud83e\udd48\ud83e\udd49 pic.twitter.com\/7yPD7otJiT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n