Overview
- Tipoff is at 20:00 CEST in the Xiaomi Arēna, with live coverage on RTL and streams via MagentaSport/MagentaTV and RTL+.
- Germany advanced by beating Finland 98:86 in the semifinal, highlighted by Dennis Schröder’s 26 points and 12 assists with Franz Wagner leading the scoring load throughout the tournament.
- Turkey reached the final by routing Greece 94:68, with Alperen Şengün central to an undefeated run that matches Germany’s perfect record.
- Justus Hollatz is doubtful with a foot injury and co-captain Johannes Voigtmann is out with a knee injury, while Alan Ibrahimagić directs in-game coaching as Àlex Mumbrú remains medically limited.
- Turkey coach Ergin Ataman proclaimed his team “ready to become European champions,” and a persistent whistling atmosphere from Turkish supporters is expected inside the arena.