EuroBasket 2025 saw some incredible performances as Luka Dončić delivered a historic triple-double for Slovenia, securing their first win, while Giannis Antetokounmpo made a dominant return to keep Greece’s perfect record intact. These standout individual efforts shaped a thrilling day of basketball action.
🏀 Dončić’s Historic Performance
Luka Dončić showcased his exceptional talent, recording a rare triple-double with 26 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds. This impressive effort propelled Slovenia to an 86-69 victory over Belgium, marking their first win in the EuroBasket tournament. This achievement is particularly notable as it’s only the fourth triple-double seen at EuroBasket since 1995, highlighting its rarity and significance.
✨ A Young Star’s Milestone
The Lakers star continued to make history, becoming the youngest player since Tony Parker in 2007 to reach 400 career EuroBasket points at just 26 years and 184 days old. His teammate, Edo Muric, calmly remarked on Dončić’s consistent brilliance, stating, “This is a normal day at the office for him.” Muric also added, “I’m even more glad that today we showed we can play good defense. And that we won.” Slovenia, after earlier losses to Poland and France despite Dončić’s high-scoring efforts, is now set to face Iceland next.
🌍 Group D Developments
In Group D, Poland currently leads the pack after securing an 84-75 win over Iceland, which also guarantees them a spot in the round of 16. Meanwhile, Israel and 2022 finalist France are tied for second place with five points each. Israel achieved a significant 82-69 victory over France, with Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija contributing 23 points to their success.
🇬🇷 Giannis Leads Unbeaten Greece
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the court for Greece, putting on a powerful display with 27 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. His commanding performance led Greece to a dominant 94-53 rout of Georgia, maintaining their perfect record in the tournament. Antetokounmpo had rested in Greece’s previous 96-69 win against Cyprus, but had scored 31 points in an earlier victory over Italy, proving his consistent impact.
🏆 Tournament Structure
The EuroBasket 2025 group stage involves 24 teams playing across four different countries. The excitement builds as the top four teams from each group will then advance to the highly anticipated knockout phase. This final stage of the competition, where champions will be crowned, will take place in Riga, Latvia, from September 6-14.
