TAMPERE (Finland) - The first day of September also marks the fourth gameday in Groups A and B at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025.
Teams are returning to action in Riga and Tampere after a day off and we have some exciting matchups on our plate.
With four teams already qualified for the Final Phase, four more spots are up for grabs on this side of the draw and there are a number of teams aiming to advance.
Who will take a step towards their goal and who will be denied celebration?
Key Storylines
Lithuania look to bounce back against hosts Finland;
Latvia take on Portugal and root for Serbia;
Four teams have a chance to make it 4-0.
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Group A: Latvia look to extend home stay
With Serbia and Türkiye already qualified from this group, four teams are left in contention with Latvia in the driver's seat among that group. The hosts look to beat Portugal and will root for Serbia against Czechia. Serbia are left without captain Bogdan Bogdanovic, but want to make it 4-0 nevertheless. The same goes for Türkiye who take on Estonia with the goal of claiming a fourth win in a row.
Did you know?
Alperen Sengun (23 PTS, 12 REB, 9 AST vs Portugal) became the first Turkish player with a 20+ PTS, 10+ REB and 5+ AST performance at EuroBasket since Hido Turkoglu in 2001.
Portugal are allowing their opponents to make only 45.1 percent on filed goals, their best defensive FG% at the EuroBasket tournament in 21st century.
Nikola Jokic had 39 points and 10 rebounds against Latvia, becoming the fourth player with a 35+ PTS, 10+ REB EuroBasket game in 30 years, after Pau Gasol twice, Dirk Nowitzki, Luka Doncic.
All information has been provided by Opta.
Group B: Can Lithuania silence Tampere crowd?
Germany's firepower proved to be too much for Lithuania, but the dynamic duo of Jonas Valanciunas and Rokas Jokubaitis looks to bounce back against hosts Finland led by Lauri Markkanen. It's a must-watch game in which Lithuania can punch their ticket to the knockout stages, a feat already achieved by the hosts. Germany are looking to extend their perfect run with Great Britain next on their plate, whereas Sweden can also book their spot in Riga when they go up against Montenegro to start the day.
Did you know?
Pelle Larsson scored 23 points Great Britain and will attempt to become only the second Swedish player to score back-to-back 20 points at the EuroBasket.
Germany have scored 100 points in each of their three games at the EuroBasket 2025 and are chasing the second ever four-game streak of that kind, after Croatia in 1993.
Finland have won their first three games at the EuroBasket 2025 but have never won four in a row at the main event since 1957.
All information has been provided by Opta.
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