Germany completed a perfect run at EuroBasket 2025 with an 88–83 victory over Turkey in Riga, claiming their second-ever European Championship title. Isaac Bonga led the way with 20 points in what proved to be his standout performance of the tournament — a result that also caught the eye of many basketball betting fans following the final.
Turkey’s Strong Start
Backed by a sea of passionate supporters in the stands, Turkey came out flying. Cedi Osman and Shane Larkin fueled an early 13–2 run, forcing Germany’s interim head coach Alan Ibrahimagić to call a quick timeout. The adjustment worked — Germany steadied themselves and clawed back, leveling the score at 14–14 midway through the first quarter. Franz Wagner attacked Alperen Şengün, who was already in foul trouble, and pushed Germany in front, though Adem Bona’s three-point play cut the margin to 22–24 after 10 minutes.
Wagner Shines, Turkey Ahead at the Break
In the second quarter, Wagner continued to trouble the Turkish defense, scoring 14 points in the first 14 minutes of play. Dennis Schröder, however, struggled to get going, leaving more of the burden on his teammates. Turkey leaned on Şengün late in the half, and he restored their advantage. At halftime, Turkey led 46–40 and looked in control — an outcome that would have swung live basketball odds in their favor.
Back-and-Forth Third Quarter
Schröder finally opened his scoring from the field at the start of the second half, and the game became a tense, back-and-forth battle. With the score tied at 55–55, Şengün again delivered, becoming the first player to surpass 20 points in the final. Germany, however, showed their resilience, cutting Turkey’s late run and entering the final quarter down just one point, 66–67.
Bonga and Theis Deliver in the Clutch
Osman stayed hot early in the fourth quarter, sinking his sixth three-pointer to set a personal scoring record with the national team. But Germany responded. Andreas Obst and Bonga hit from long range to swing momentum back, while Sipahi and Şengün kept Turkey in the fight. With the score level at 79–79 in the closing minutes, the game was there for the taking.
Daniel Theis stepped up with a huge three-pointer, followed by Bonga’s crucial offensive rebound that set up Schröder for a mid-range jumper. Şengün attempted a desperate three over Theis in the dying moments but missed, sealing Germany’s 88–83 triumph — a dramatic ending that highlights the unpredictability of EuroBasket betting markets.
Key Performers
- Germany: Isaac Bonga (20 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists), Franz Wagner (18 points, 8 rebounds), Dennis Schröder (16 points, 12 assists – a new EuroBasket final record).
- Turkey: Alperen Şengün (28 points), Cedi Osman (23 points).
Germany’s Historic Achievement
For Germany, this marks their second EuroBasket gold medal, the first since 1993, adding to their World Cup title in 2023. For Turkey, it was heartbreak, as they matched their best-ever run since 2001 but fell just short of the ultimate prize.
Germany’s rise confirms them as a powerhouse not just on the court but also in international basketball betting conversations. With players like Bonga, Wagner, and Schröder, Germany will continue to be a popular pick in future odds markets.
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