Overview

• Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated with 31 points and 7 rebounds, driving Greece past Italy in Limassol.
• Italy struggled offensively at 23-for-65 from the field and 25.9% from three, with Simone Fontecchio limited to 1-for-11 shooting.
• Niccolò Melli led Italy with 15 points and Saliou Niang added 11 off the bench, as stretches of solid defense kept the game within reach late.
• Coach Gianmarco Pozzecco publicly backed Fontecchio after the loss and highlighted the team’s defensive effort despite the offensive droughts.
• Next up is Georgia on Saturday at 14:00 Italian time, a physically imposing opponent that beat Spain, with Italy protecting a 13–0 record in the matchup since 1988.