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Portugal Reaches EuroBasket Round of 16 for First Time With 68–65 Win Over Estonia

Coach Mário Gomes credited his players' resilience following Neemias Queta's third-quarter ejection.

Overview

  • Portugal clinched a knockout berth from Group A, marking the national team’s first advancement past the EuroBasket group stage.
  • Neemias Queta was tossed midway through the third quarter for a second technical after referees ruled his celebration excessive.
  • Gomes said it is “very easy to make a call like that against a Portuguese player,” while praising his team’s character in closing out the game.
  • Rafael Lisboa led Portugal with 17 points, with support from Travante Williams (11 points, eight rebounds) and Miguel Queiroz (10 points, 10 rebounds); Queta had 15 before his ejection.
  • Estonia was paced by Arthur Konontsuk’s 20 points and Kristian Kullamäe’s 17 points and six assists as Portugal prevailed in a tight finish.