Germany Triumphs Over Slovenia in EuroBasket 2025 Quarter-Finals Thriller

A Battle of Contrasting Styles

One of the most anticipated showdowns of EuroBasket 2025 saw Slovenia face Germany in a clash of contrasting styles – a superstar-fueled shotmaking against ruthless balance, with a semifinal ticket on the line.

Match Highlights

Despite an extraordinary performance from Luka Dončić, who recorded 39 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, Slovenia couldn’t avoid elimination as Germany secured a 99-91 victory in the quarter-final round.

The game’s momentum shifted significantly when Tristan Da Silva sank a dramatic 3-pointer with a half-court shot at the third-quarter buzzer, reducing Slovenia’s lead to just four points.

German Excellence

Germany, the current FIBA World Champions, have maintained their impressive form throughout the tournament, remaining unbeaten through group play and continuing their strong performance in the knockout stages behind the leadership of Dennis Schröder and Franz Wagner.

The German team’s success stems from their well-rounded lineup, featuring multiple creators, size with Daniel Theis/Johannes Voigtmann, and reliable shooters. Their tournament-leading points differential has been built on physical defense and glass control, with the team scoring over 100 points in four of their six matches.

Road to the Finals

The tournament continues with Greece facing Turkey in the other semifinal match. The championship will conclude on Sunday in Riga, Latvia, which has hosted all the knockout matches.

Germany’s performance throughout EuroBasket 2025 has solidified their position as the world’s No.3 team. As reigning World Cup champions and EuroBasket 2022 bronze medallists, they have been simply unstoppable, maintaining an impressive average winning margin of 32.8 points leading up to the Round of 16.