Luka Doncic and Slovena will challenge reigning FIBA World Cup champion Germany in the quarterfinals of EuroBasket 2025.
The stage is set in Riga, Latvia, as the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals promise high-drama basketball.
After a thrilling Round of 16, eight nations remain in contention for continental glory, each carrying its own momentum and storylines into the final phase.
Turkey vs Poland
Turkey will open the quarterfinals against Poland in what shapes up as a battle of discipline and determination.
Turkey displayed steady form in the group and knockout rounds, while Poland enters with confidence after eliminating Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Both squads are eager to prove they belong in the upper tier of European basketball, and the winner could ride a wave of momentum deep into the tournament.
Lithuania vs Greece
Lithuania and Greece collide in a heavyweight contest as the second match of the quarterfinals.
Greece leans heavily on the two-way dominance of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who powered them through the Round of 16.
Lithuania, meanwhile, has relied on depth, physicality, and strong perimeter play to reach this point.
With two proud basketball nations going head-to-head, this matchup is expected to be one of the most intense of the round.
Finland vs Georgia
The third match of the quarterfinals brings together two of the tournament’s surprise packages.
Finland stunned Serbia behind Lauri Markkanen’s all-around brilliance, showing they can compete with Europe’s traditional powers.
Georgia, meanwhile, turned heads by knocking out France, proving they have both the resilience and firepower to play spoiler.
With both sides brimming with confidence, this encounter could easily produce another upset on the road to the semifinals.
Germany vs Slovenia
Arguably the headline quarterfinal, Germany’s structured, team-oriented approach will be tested by Slovenia’s superstar-driven attack led by Luka Doncic.
Germany breezed through its Round of 16 game with composure and balance, but Slovenia had to dig deep, with Doncic delivering a jaw-dropping 42-point performance to carry his team past Italy.
This clash pits the depth against brilliance to reigning World Cup champion Germany against the all-world domination of a generational star in Luka.
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[Editor’s note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]