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Germany Faces Unbeaten Turkey in EuroBasket Final Tonight

A win would give Germany a rare world–Europe title sweep not yet achieved by a German senior team.

Overview

  • Tipoff is scheduled for 20:00 local time in Riga with both finalists entering the game undefeated.
  • Turkey arrives led by NBA center Alperen Sengün after a 94:68 semifinal win over Greece, with reports highlighting a defense that neutralized Giannis Antetokounmpo.
  • Dennis Schröder and Franz Wagner headline Germany’s attack, while coaches stress matching Turkey’s physicality and rebounding.
  • Tristan da Silva has emerged as a key bench scorer for Germany in his first senior tournament, with reports citing improved three‑point shooting and a quarterfinal buzzer‑beater as turning points.
  • German media report player bonuses of €30,000 per player for a title and €25,000 for runners‑up, according to Bild reporting cited by Focus.