Germany Triumphs Over Slovenia in EuroBasket 2025 Quarter-Finals Thriller

A Historic Victory for German Basketball

In a thrilling EuroBasket quarter-final match in Riga, Latvia, Germany secured a remarkable 99-91 victory over Slovenia, despite Luka Dončić’s outstanding 39-point performance. Orlando Magic guard Franz Wagner led the German side with 23 points, while team captain Dennis Schröder contributed 20 points and 7 assists.

Game-Changing Moments

The game’s momentum shifted dramatically when Tristan Da Silva sank a spectacular half-court shot at the third-quarter buzzer, reducing Slovenia’s lead to just four points. The German team then mounted a decisive 12-0 run, capped by Andreas Obst’s three-pointer, taking the lead at 77-74 early in the fourth quarter. Although Dončić briefly reclaimed the lead for Slovenia at 86-85 with a three-pointer with 4:12 remaining, Schröder’s crucial three-pointer put Germany ahead 88-86, and they maintained control until the final whistle.

Semi-Final Matchups Set

Following this victory, Germany will face Finland in the semi-finals, while the other semi-final will feature Türkiye against Greece. The tournament will conclude with the final on Sunday in Riga, Latvia, which has hosted all knockout matches.

Tournament Impact

Germany has proven their status as the world’s No. 3 team throughout EuroBasket, having completed a flawless 5-0 run in Group B. As the reigning World Cup champions and EuroBasket 2022 bronze medallists, they have demonstrated their dominance with an impressive average winning margin of 32.8 points leading up to the knockout stages.