Quarterfinals loom for powerhouse Serbia in the Basketball World Cup
EuroBasket 2022: Upsets and Exciting Matches Abound
The Basketball Euro Championship has been filled with thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes, as teams from across Europe battle it out for the coveted title.
In one of the most closely contested games of the tournament, Serbia, who started as a gold contender, lost to Finland with a score of 86:92 (48:44). Nikola Jokic scored an impressive 33 points for Serbia, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory. On the other hand, Lauri Markkanen shone for Finland, scoring 29 points to lead his team to a historic win.
Finland's victory over Serbia has significant implications for the future of the tournament. Finland co-hosted the event and will now face the reigning world champions in the semifinals of EuroBasket 2025, replacing Serbia who were eliminated in the round of 16.
Turkey also had a tough win over Sweden, beating them 85:79. Turkey progressed to the quarter-finals thanks to a strong team performance, but Sweden were unable to match their intensity and were eliminated in the round of 16.
Sweden's exit from the tournament was followed by a defeat at the hands of Turkey in the quarter-finals. Turkey will face an opponent in the next round, as yet to be determined.
Lithuania advanced from the round of 16 with a convincing win over the hosts, Latvia, with a score of 88:79. The Latvians, who co-hosted the event, were unable to keep up with Lithuania's offensive prowess and were eliminated in the round of 16.
Germany also advanced to the quarter-finals, defeating Portugal with a score of 85:58. The exact opponents for Turkey and Lithuania in the quarter-finals have yet to be determined, as the tournament progresses.
The Basketball Euro Championship has been a rollercoaster ride so far, with upsets and exciting matches galore. As the tournament enters the quarter-finals, the stakes have never been higher, and the competition promises to be fierce. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling event.
