‌ Turkey’s national basketball team suffered an 83-88 defeat against Germany in the ‌ EuroBasket 2025 final, contested​ in⁤ Riga, Latvia, on Sunday night. Key players for Turkey included Shane Larkin, Şehmus Hacıköseoğlu, Cedi Osman, Ercan Osmani, and Alperen Şengün, while Germany’s victory was spearheaded by Schröder, Obst, Bonga, Theis, and Wagner.

Ergin⁢ Ataman’s team started strongly, building ‍a 13-2 lead. Though,⁤ Germany quickly responded with points from Bonga and Schröder, closing the first quarter with a 22-24 advantage. ​ The game remained competitive throughout, with both teams trading⁣ leads.

First Half Recap

⁤ Germany continued their momentum into​ the second quarter, extending their lead. Turkey struggled to regain control, facing tough defense and efficient shooting from the⁣ German side.At halftime, Germany held a narrow lead, setting the stage ⁤for a tense second half.

Second Half Battle and Final Result

The third quarter saw​ a ⁤back-and-forth battle,with ​both teams ⁢exchanging baskets. Turkey attempted to close the gap, relying on the scoring prowess of Larkin​ and Şengün. However,Germany maintained their composure and continued to execute their game plan effectively.⁣ In⁤ the final quarter, ​Germany managed to hold off ​Turkey’s late surge, securing an 88-83 victory.

Schröder led the German scoring effort with 28 points, while Şengün was the ⁤top scorer for Turkey with 22 points and 10 rebounds. The German team’s collective performance and strategic play proved decisive in securing the EuroBasket title.
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