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Germany Wins EuroBasket 2025, Edges Turkey 88–83 to Complete Unbeaten Run

The triumph makes the DBB the first team to hold the European and world titles at the same time.

Overview

  • Dennis Schröder closed out the final with a clutch midrange jumper and two free throws, while Franz Wagner scored 18 and Isaac Bonga added 20 for the champions.
  • Turkey’s Alperen Şengün led all scorers with 28 points as the game in Riga swung on late possessions after Germany erased an early 2:13 deficit.
  • Assistant Alan Ibrahimagic directed Germany on game day during head coach Álex Mumbrú’s medical absence, continuing the staff’s tournament-long setup.
  • The atmosphere was heavily influenced by Turkish supporters known for sustained whistling of opponents, but Germany managed the noise and key moments.
  • Off the court, the Turkish football federation moved Süper Lig kickoffs to avoid a clash with the final and a TBF social-media employee was dismissed over a controversial post, while reports indicated Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Recep Tayyip Erdogan were expected to attend.