Overview
- Finland beat Serbia 92–86, led by Lauri Markkanen’s 29 points with decisive late scoring from Elias Valtonen and 18-year-old Miikka Muurinen, while Nikola Jokić finished with 33 points and 8 rebounds in defeat.
- Serbia coach Svetislav Pešić pointed to Finland’s 20 offensive rebounds as the turning point and noted injuries and a virus within his squad; back in Belgrade, he said he has no plans to resign and that decisions will be discussed this month.
- Georgia eliminated France 80–70 to reach its first-ever EuroBasket quarterfinals, powered by 24 points each from Tornike Shengelia and Kamar Baldwin as France struggled from deep.
- Slovenia topped Italy 84–77 behind Luka Dončić’s 42 points and 10 rebounds, with the star closing the game at the free-throw line; Slovenia will face Germany in the quarterfinals.
- The quarterfinal lineup now includes Finland vs Georgia and Slovenia vs Germany, with the remaining ties to be played in the coming days as the bracket opens up after multiple favorites exited.