Fri Sep 12 18:20:00 UTC 2025: **Germany Dominates Finland, Secures EuroBasket Final Berth**
**RIGA, Latvia** – Germany punched its ticket to the EuroBasket final on Sunday with a commanding 98-86 victory over Finland in Friday’s semifinal matchup. Led by stellar performances from Dennis Schröder and Franz Wagner, the German squad showcased their championship mettle and will vie for their first European title since 2005.
Schröder, the Sacramento Kings point guard, orchestrated the German offense with 26 points and an impressive 12 assists. He was deadly from beyond the arc, sinking four 3-pointers, and flawless at the free-throw line, converting all 10 of his attempts.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner contributed a crucial 22 points, including a pair of back-to-back 3-pointers in the second quarter that propelled Germany to a commanding 49-30 lead.
While Olivier Nkamhoua paced Finland with 22 points, and Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen added 16, their efforts proved insufficient to overcome Germany’s balanced attack and stifling defense. Despite a late-game surge that narrowed the deficit to six points, Finland couldn’t sustain the momentum.
Germany now awaits the winner of Friday’s late game between Greece and Turkey to determine their opponent in Sunday’s final. The victory caps off an impressive tournament run for Germany, including a previous win over Luka Dončić and Slovenia, and sets the stage for a thrilling conclusion to EuroBasket 2025.
Stay tuned for the latest updates from Riga, Latvia, including results from the Turkey vs. Greece semifinal and complete tournament schedule and standings.
First Piper 