Final preview: Unbeaten Türkiye, Germany set for title decider clash

RIGA (Latvia) – It all comes to this one game. Türkiye and Germany will step on the court on Sunday to determine the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 champion in what is sure to be a Final to remember.

For Türkiye it’s a chance to write history and claim their maiden crown, whereas Germany is in the chase for a rare World Cup-EuroBasket double as the former beat Greece in the Semi-Finals and the latter overcame underdogs Finland.

Türkiye are potentially 40 minutes away from writing history – in 90 years they found themselves on the podium only once, in 2001 on home soil, but have never won the title. This 24-year drought is over and now Ergin Ataman’s revenge squad is out to carve their names as the legends of Turkish basketball. They are still unbeaten as they stomped over Serbia and Greece on their way to the Final – a most impressive performance at the event.

However, a well-oiled German machine also stands perfect after eight games played. The best offense at the EuroBasket 2025 chases a rare feat – combining the world and European title as Germany are reigning world champions. They were impressive throughout the tournament, but Slovenia and Finland proved that even they can be tested. Even though Germany entered the event as one of the main favorites, a title would be just their second EuroBasket crown – after 1993 – and fourth decoration altogether as they were runners-up in 2005 and picked up bronze at the last edition.

How did they get here

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Key matchup

Yes, there is Alperen Sengun on one side and Dennis Schroder on the other, but today’s basketball is all about all-around swingmen. And, there are two of those who are about to have their own matchup with Cedi Osman and Franz Wagner going head-to-head at the forward position. Who comes out on top of that bout has a major chance to help their team get the title.

X-factor

Offense is the name of the game here with Germany leading the tournament in points per game with 101.4. Türkiye is also in the top 3, but Ergin Ataman’s team is the best three-point shooting crew in Riga with 44.7 percent from beyond the arc. Germany is second here with 39.0 percent and whoever will have the hottest hand are going to put themselves in the prime position for success.

What are they saying?

“We took an amazing victory but it’s not enough for us. We’re ready to fight for the title. Right now, my only plan is to rest, recharge and prepare for Germany with my assistants” – Ergin Ataman, Türkiye

“It’s really an honor to be a part of this group. We’re together. We’re confident. We’re going to fight on Sunday. It’s a great responsibility, having won the gold medal in the World Cup. Having won the bronze medal at the EuroBasket 2022. And now playing in the Final. We have to enjoy the moment. Try to play our best game and see what happen” – Alan Ibrahimagic, Germany

Did you know?

• This will be the first EuroBasket final between two unbeaten teams since 2003, when Lithuania defeated
  Spain.

• Türkiye will play in the EuroBasket final for the second time, after losing to Yugoslavia in 2001, and are aiming to become the 16th team to lift the trophy.

• Germany are averaging only 9.4 turnovers per game at zhe EuroBasket 2025, fewer than any other team,
  and have the best assists-to-turnover ratio of the competition with 2.3.

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