EuroBasket 2025 Knockout Stage Begins with Dončić Leading Slovenia
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – September 8, 2025 – Teh EuroBasket 2025 knockout stage is underway, highlighted by a dominant performance from Luka Dončić and Slovenia in group play. Slovenia advanced, with Dončić averaging 27.4 points in just 33.4 minutes.
Deni Avdija of Israel is also demonstrating notable progress, averaging 24.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3 assists over the past five games, while drawing 8.6 fouls per game in 32.7 minutes of play.Israel finished group play with a 3-2 record and will face Greece in the next round.
Greece,led by Giannis Antetokounmpo,finished atop their group and appears poised for a deep tournament run. Antetokounmpo is averaging 27.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 5 assists in 28.7 minutes.
Despite a recent loss to Turkey, Serbia remains a strong contender, though their performance hasn’t been flawless. Nikola Jokić continues to be a key player, averaging 20.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. Bogdan Bogdanović is sidelined with a hamstring injury,and Vasilije Micić appears to be struggling.
France overcame an injury to Alexandre Sarr,who was shut down with a hamstring injury after just two games,and saw a 36-point performance from Guerschon Yabusele against poland. France will play Georgia in the Round of 16.
Sweden secured a final phase spot thanks to large losses suffered by montenegro and Great Britain. Cyprus finished group play without a win,losing by a combined 165 points.Their team averaged 0.6 blocks per game.
Round of 16 Matchups:
Saturday, September 7:
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Sunday, September 8:
Poland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
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The final phase features a wealth of NBA talent, promising an exciting week of international basketball.
