Georgia, Poland Reach EuroBasket Quarterfinals With Upsets

Georgia achieved a historic upset by defeating France 80-70 to advance to the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals for the first time. The Georgian team, led by Tornike Shengelia and Kamar Baldwin who each scored 24 points, showcased strong offense and defense, outperforming the favored French squad. Georgia's sharpshooting from beyond the arc, hitting over half of their three-pointers, contrasted sharply with France's poor 17% three-point shooting, which proved decisive. France struggled offensively despite efforts from Guerschon Yabusele and Sylvain Francisco, and their inability to capitalize on three-point opportunities ultimately cost them. Georgia will face Finland in the quarterfinals after Finland eliminated Serbia, while Greece, powered by Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant 37-point performance, also advanced by beating Israel. These results underline the unpredictable nature of the tournament, with underdogs Georgia and Finland advancing over traditional basketball powerhouses.