Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads Greece to EuroBasket Semifinals
In a standout performance, Giannis Antetokounmpo led Greece to victory over Lithuania with a score of 87-76, securing their place in the EuroBasket semi-finals.
The Milwaukee Bucks star proved his worth by scoring 29 crucial points, sealing the victory with decisive free throws in the last minute. The Greek defense also shone, with Kostas Antetokounmpo, Giannis’s brother, blocking four shots.
Greece, two-time EuroBasket champion, will face Turkey in the semi-finals.
Vasileios Toliopoulos scored 17 points for the Greek team.
Jonas Valanciunas led Lithuania with 24 points and 15 rebounds.
Alperen Sengun Leads Turkey with a Triple-Double
In another exciting match, Alperen Sengun led Turkey to victory against Poland with a triple-double, scoring 19 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out 10 assists.
Sengun, a player for the Houston Rockets, put on a memorable show, including a one-handed pass across the court for a spectacular dunk by Sehmus Hazer.
Turkey dominated the game, reaching halftime with a 46-32 lead.
Mateusz Ponitka and Jordan Loyd scored 19 points each for Poland.
The quarterfinals continue, with Finland facing Georgia and Germany against Slovenia.
