After missing Greece’s four pre-EuroBasket 2025 tune-ups, Giannis Antetokounmpo finally suited up for the Hellas against Latvia. He needed just 15 minutes to record a 25-point, 10-rebound double-double.
One game back, 15 minutes on the floor, and Giannis Antetokounmpo already had Greece looking like contenders.
After missing Greece’s four pre-EuroBasket 2025 tune-ups, the three-time NBA MVP dominated from start to finish in a 104-86 Greek rout of Latvia.
Antetokounmpo delivered a 25-point, 10-rebound double-double in just 15 minutes, shooting 9-for-12 from the field, while Giannoulis Larentzakis chipped in 14 points on four three-pointers.
The Milwaukee Bucks superstar set the tone early, rattling off seven straight points from the opening tip to help Greece build a 13-point cushion.
By halftime, the 2021 Finals MVP had already put up 20 points and eight rebounds in just 10 minutes, giving Hellas a comfortable 61-45 lead at the break.
The victory marked Greece’s third win in five tune-ups, while Latvia—who only had Rihards Lomazs in double figures with 14 points—fell to 1-3.
Meanwhile, Sehmus Hazer scored four of Türkiye’s final eight points to cap a gritty 84-81 comeback, handing Lithuania its first EuroBasket 2025 tune-up loss.
Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun powered Türkiye with 25 points and five rebounds, while former NBA player Cedi Osman added 13.
Rokas Jokubaitis paced Lithuania with 19 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while Deividas Sirvydis added 13 points and six dimes as the team dropped to 5-1.
Elsewhere, Estonia extended its win streak to three after escaping Sweden, 88-87, in Stockholm.
Sweden nearly pulled it off after taking the lead in the final minute, but Artur Konontsuk buried the game-winning three to seal the deal.
Kristian Kullamae led Estonia with 16 points and eight rebounds, while Konontsuk added 14. Sweden dropped to 1-4 in its preparation games despite a 19-point effort from Melwin Pantzar.