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Germany versus Türkiye: Exciting EuroBasket final full of drama!
Germany will face Turkey in the EuroBasket 2025 final. Both teams are undefeated and the fans can expect an exciting duel.
Germany versus Türkiye: Exciting EuroBasket final full of drama!
An exciting basketball final exceeded all expectations! On September 14, 2025, the two undefeated teams Germany and Türkiye met in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025. Both teams have been unbeatable in the tournament so far and anticipation for the duel was great. The coaches relied on their proven starting five, with Germany captain Dennis Schröder at the helm and the Turkish team led by experienced coach Ergin Ataman.
At the start of the game, Turkey got off to a strong start: Cedi Osman hit his 24th three-pointer of the tournament and Germany quickly trailed 2:13. After just three minutes, coach Gordon Herbert was forced to call a timeout. But the German team reacted confidently: Isaac Bonga initiated a 7-0 run that restored the connection. Finally, Germany took the lead after a three-pointer from Tristan da Silva and left the first quarter with an exciting 24:22 - the highest-scoring opening quarter of a EuroBasket final.
The race for the title
The game picked up speed. In the second quarter, the German players gave it their all and collected an impressive 16 rebounds in the first quarter, including four offensive ones. But Alperen Sengün, Türkiye's star, showed his skills and scored twelve points in a row during this phase. Until halftime, Turkey led 46:40. It turned out that the “head of the snake,” as Schröder called Sengün, was always one step ahead. Sengün had a strong showing in the tournament, averaging 21 points and 11 rebounds per game and was a real problem for the German defense.
Ergin Ataman, confident and full of energy, described himself as the best coach in Europe in the last decade. He and his team only had difficulties in the tournament in the round of 16 against Sweden (85:79), followed by clear victories against Poland (91:77) and Greece (94:68). His 15-year-old son Sarp helps the team with scouting and individual player development, which underlines the family atmosphere in the Turkish camp.
A look into the past
The rivalry between Germany and Turkey has a long history. Ergin Ataman, who previously did not have the success he had hoped for with the national team, became coach again in 2022 and came with the aim of leading Turkey back to the top of European basketball. The last meeting between the two teams in the Super Cup ended with a 73:71 win for Germany. This memory hovered over the game and added additional spice to the finale.
For fans and analysts, the final became a duel for prestige, presented by two unbeaten teams. From now on, all that remains is to see which team can secure the title in this exciting tournament. The basketball evening is far from over – the next half could decide everything!