Germany Eliminates Finland from EuroBasket Semifinals

Finland's EuroBasket 2025 campaign featured a historic upset over tournament favorites Serbia, led by Lauri Markkanen's stellar 29-point, 8-rebound performance, which sent Serbia out of the competition earlier than expected. However, Finland's momentum stalled in the semifinals where they were defeated decisively by Germany, 98-86, with Markkanen struggling offensively, shooting just 6-of-17 from the field and 2-of-9 from three-point range. Germany's Dennis Schroder and Franz Wagner led their team with dominant performances, scoring 26 points and 22 points respectively, overpowering Finland's defense. Despite the semifinal loss, Finland secured their best finish ever in the tournament, surpassing their previous best from 1967, and will compete for the bronze medal against Greece, setting up a high-stakes match for a historic podium finish. The EuroBasket final will feature Germany against Turkey, while Finnish fans look to Markkanen and his squad to cap their impressive run with a medal. Finland's surprising journey underscored both the rise of their basketball program and Markkanen's critical role in their success and challenges.