Germany is chasing the European Championship title: final against Finland in its sights!

Germany is chasing the European Championship title: final against Finland in its sights!

Basketball fever is making waves today as the German national team meets Finland in the semi-finals of EuroBasket 2025. ZDF reports that Germany has already won against the Finns in the group stage. Today, however, things are getting serious. The DBB team fought their way to the semi-finals with seven impressive victories and are determined to win the title they haven't won in 32 years.

Finland, on the other hand, comes into this encounter with a special motivation. After a strong performance in the quarterfinals, where they defeated Serbia, the team is recruiting an NBA starLauri Markkanenrepresents a great challenge. Markkanen, who was named the NBA's "Most Improved Player" last season, is a real key player at 2.13 meters tall. He scored an impressive 43 points in a recent game against Great Britain and is firmly in the spotlight as the leader of the Finnish team. Still there is loud Eurohoops a huge drop in performance after Markkanen, which could reduce the Finns' chances.

The Finnish team and its challenges

The Finnish team, also known as Susijengi, consists of a 16-player squad that includes Markkanen as well as the experienced captainSasu Salinand talents like the 18 year oldMiikka Muurinenincludes. Muurinen is tall at 2.10 meters and shows a lot of potential, but still needs time to develop further. Important players with experience from EuroBasket and World Championships, such asMikael Jantunen, are also counted as part of the squad. Overall, coach leadsLassi Tuovithe team, supported by Sean Sheldon from the Utah Jazz.

The Finns came into the tournament well prepared and performed strongly in the group stage, where they were victorious against both Sweden and Great Britain. But whether the momentum from these games will carry through to the semifinals remains to be seen. N.B.A highlights that while Markkanen puts in spectacular performances, others like him tooOlivier NkamhouaandElias Valtonen, the match winner against Serbia, can strengthen the team.

The big goal of the German team

On the other side is the German team, which has its goal clearly in mind: the European Championship title. After a long losing streak of 32 years, any victory would be a significant triumph. The German selection has demonstrated its form, for example in the convincing 105-83 victory over Sweden, whereDennis SchröderScored 23 points andFranz Wagnercontributed 21 points. This performance promises an exciting duel that the DBB selection wants to approach with a big heart.

The spectators can look forward to a thrilling game in which the question arises as to whether the German team can master the Finnish basketball challenges or whether Lauri Markkanen and his teammates will create a sensation. After the game, the final against Greece or Turkey could wait and promise further exciting encounters.