Germany Eliminates Slovenia Reaches EuroBasket 2025 Semifinals in Riga

Germany secured a hard-fought victory over Slovenia in the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals where they will face Finland. Despite Luka Dončić's impressive performance with 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, Slovenia fell short as Germany's balanced team effort, led by Franz Wagner and Dennis Schröder, proved decisive. Germany overcame an early deficit and held on to win 88–86 in a nail-biting finish, marking their third consecutive semifinal appearance in EuroBasket history. The tournament, held in Riga, Latvia, features several NBA stars, including Wagner for Germany, Lauri Markkanen for Finland, Giannis Antetokounmpo for Greece, and Alperen Şengün for Türkiye, who make up the final four. Notably, pre-tournament favorites Serbia, led by Nikola Jokić, were eliminated earlier by Finland, and Slovenia exited after their quarterfinal loss. EuroBasket 2025 continues to showcase top international basketball talent with Germany emerging as a strong contender for the championship.