Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads Greece to EuroBasket Semifinals
In an exciting EuroBasket quarter-final match, Greece secured their place in the semi-finals after defeating Lithuania with a score of 87-76. The match, played on Tuesday, featured an outstanding performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who scored 29 points and demonstrated his leadership in crucial moments of the game.
Antetokounmpo, a key figure for the Milwaukee Bucks, sealed the victory with decisive free throws in the last minute, extending Greece’s lead and securing their place in the next round. The Greek player was also fundamental in defense, adding vital rebounds and assists.
Giannis’ younger brother, Kostas Antetokounmpo, also had a notable performance, blocking four shots in the first half of the game. Vasileios Toliopoulos contributed 17 points for Greece, contributing significantly to the team’s triumph.
Greece, two-time EuroBasket champion (1987 and 2005), will face Turkey in the semi-finals, promising a duel full of intensity and excitement.
Jonas Valanciunas led Lithuania with 24 points and 15 rebounds, but his efforts were not enough to overcome the solid Greek defense.Turkey Advances with Alperen Sengun’s Triple-Double
In the other match of the day, Turkey secured their place in the semifinals after defeating Poland with a score of 91-77. Alperen Sengun, player for the Houston Rockets, was the star of the match by achieving an impressive triple-double.
Sengun showcased his versatility with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, leading his team to victory. The Turkish player put on a show on the court, including spectacular passes and high-impact plays.
Poland tried to stay in the game, but Sengun’s performance and the solid Turkish defense made the difference.
Mateusz Ponitka and Jordan Loyd scored 19 points each for Poland, but they couldn’t prevent their team’s defeat.Upcoming Quarterfinal Matches
The quarter-finals continue on Wednesday with the matches between Finland and Georgia, and Germany against Slovenia.
Georgia, which eliminated France in the round of 16, and Finland, with the outstanding Lauri Markkanen, will seek to advance to the semifinals.
Germany and Slovenia, both with a EuroBasket title in their history, promise a high-level duel in search of a place in the next round.
Luka Dončić, star of the Los Angeles Lakers, seeks his fifth game with at least 30 points scored in the tournament.
